Dibutyltin bis(2-ethylhexanoate) (CED0038697)

Dibutyltin bis(2-ethylhexanoate) belongs to the fatty acids and conjugates, a subclass of fatty acyls within the organic compounds. With an average molecular weight of 519.35 g/mol, Dibutyltin bis(2-ethylhexanoate) is a heavy molecule. Its chemical formula is C24H48O4Sn. This compound is found in or released from 20 recorded sources. Within drinking water and water supply, it is detected in tap water, bottled water, desalinated water, and drinking water. It is present in aquatic systems and sediments, including seawater, freshwater, surface water, and groundwater. In the sector of wastewater, sanitation, and biosolids, the substance is found in industrial wastewater, mine wastewater, wastewater treatment effluent, and unspecified wastewater. Other sources include agriculture and land management via irrigation water, and marine, shipping, and aquaculture through bilge water and ballast water. Additionally, it is associated with appliances, HVAC, and refrigerants, specifically water heaters and water coolers, as well as three other sectors. Recorded routes of exposure for this compound include oral, inhalation, and touch.