Ethyl 4,4,5,5,6,6,6-heptafluorohexanoate (CED0188534)

Ethyl 4,4,5,5,6,6,6-heptafluorohexanoate is an organic compound with the chemical formula $\text{C}_8\text{H}_9\text{F}_7\text{O}_2$ and an average molecular weight of 270.15 g/mol. Ethyl 4,4,5,5,6,6,6-heptafluorohexanoate belongs to the fatty acid esters, a subclass of fatty acyls within the organic compounds. This substance is found in or released from 13 recorded sources across multiple sectors. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with cell phones, capacitors, wires and cables, batteries, and printed circuit boards, among one other source. It is present in textiles, leather and furnishings, specifically within carpets, rugs, and synthetic textiles. In the healthcare, pharmaceuticals and veterinary products sector, it is found in medical devices, while in food, food processing and cookware, it is linked to food packaging. Additionally, the compound is utilized as a lubricant within the energy, oil and gas sector as well as in industrial manufacturing and chemical processing. It is also associated with one additional sector. Recorded routes of human exposure include inhalation, oral ingestion, and touch.