20-(Perfluorooctyl)-3,6,9,12,15,18-hexaoxaeicosan-1-ol (HOPAs n=4 m=7) (CED0188448)

20-(Perfluorooctyl)-3,6,9,12,15,18-hexaoxaeicosan-1-ol (HOPAs n=4 m=7) belongs to the ethers, a subclass of organooxygen compounds within the organic compounds. With an average molecular weight of 728.44 g/mol, 20-(Perfluorooctyl)-3,6,9,12,15,18-hexaoxaeicosan-1-ol (HOPAs n=4 m=7) is a heavy molecule. This compound is characterized by the chemical formula C22H29F17O7. The substance is found in or released from 13 recorded sources across multiple sectors. In the electrical and electronic equipment sector, it is associated with cell phones, capacitors, wires and cables, batteries, and printed circuit boards, among one other source. It is also present in textiles, leather and furnishings, specifically within carpets, rugs, and synthetic textiles. Other recorded sources include food packaging within the food, food processing and cookware sector, as well as medical devices used in healthcare, pharmaceuticals and veterinary products. Additionally, it is utilized as lubricants in both the energy, oil and gas sector and the industrial manufacturing and chemical processing sector, with one further sector also recorded. Human exposure to 20-(Perfluorooctyl)-3,6,9,12,15,18-hexaoxaeicosan-1-ol (HOPAs n=4 m=7) occurs through oral, inhalation, and touch routes.