Juniperonic acid (CED0028340)

Juniperonic acid belongs to the fatty acids and conjugates, a subclass of fatty acyls within the organic compounds. This compound is categorized within the superclass of lipids and lipid-like molecules. It has been identified in or released from 13 recorded sources across several diverse sectors. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is found in cell phones, capacitors, wires and cables, batteries, and printed circuit boards, among one other item. In the sector of textiles, leather and furnishings, it is associated with carpets, rugs, and synthetic textiles. Its presence is also noted in food packaging within the food, food processing and cookware sector, and in medical devices within the healthcare, pharmaceuticals and veterinary products sector. Additionally, the compound is found in lubricants used in both energy, oil and gas as well as industrial manufacturing and chemical processing. It is also recorded in one further sector. Exposure to juniperonic acid occurs through touch, oral, and inhalation routes.