Perfluoroalkyl alcohols, n=3 (CED0004570)

Perfluoroalkyl alcohols, n=3 belongs to the fluorohydrins, a subclass of halohydrins within the organic compounds. This organohalogen compound has the chemical formula C3HF7O and an average molecular weight of 186.03 g/mol. The compound is found in or released from 14 recorded sources across multiple sectors. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with batteries, capacitors, printed circuit boards, cell phones, wires and cables, and two additional sources. In the textiles, leather and furnishings sector, it is found in carpets, rugs, and synthetic textiles. Other recorded sources include medical devices from the healthcare, pharmaceuticals and veterinary products sector, food packaging from the food, food processing and cookware sector, and lubricants utilized in both industrial manufacturing and chemical processing as well as the energy, oil and gas sectors. An additional sector is also recorded. Exposure to perfluoroalkyl alcohols, n=3 occurs through recorded routes of oral intake, inhalation, and touch.