4-Hydroxy-4-(6-methoxynaphthalen-2-yl)butan-2-one (CED0106684)

4-Hydroxy-4-(6-methoxynaphthalen-2-yl)butan-2-one is an organic compound with the formula C15H16O3 and an average molecular weight of 244.28 g/mol. 4-Hydroxy-4-(6-methoxynaphthalen-2-yl)butan-2-one belongs to the naphthalenes, a class of benzenoids within the organic compounds. This compound is found in or released from 15 recorded sources across several sectors. In the electrical and electronic equipment sector, it is associated with batteries, capacitors, printed circuit boards, wires and cables, cell phones, and three additional sources. Within textiles, leather and furnishings, it is found in synthetic textiles as well as carpets and rugs. It is also present 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 industrial manufacturing and chemical processing, as well as in the energy, oil and gas sector, along with one other sector. Recorded exposure routes for this substance include oral, inhalation, and touch.