2H-Perfluorohexadecanoic acid (HPFLCA_i n=14) belongs to the fatty acids and conjugates, a subclass of fatty acyls within the organic compounds. With an average molecular weight of 796.14 g/mol, 2H-Perfluorohexadecanoic acid (HPFLCA_i n=14) is a heavy molecule. This compound is characterized by the chemical formula C16H2F30O2.
The substance is found in or released from 13 recorded sources across several 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. Within textiles, leather and furnishings, it is found in carpets, rugs, and synthetic textiles. Other sources include food packaging from the food, food processing and cookware sector, and medical devices from the healthcare, pharmaceuticals and veterinary products sector. Additionally, it is utilized as lubricants within the energy, oil and gas sector, as well as in industrial manufacturing and chemical processing, along with one more sector. Recorded exposure routes for 2H-Perfluorohexadecanoic acid (HPFLCA_i n=14) include oral, inhalation, and touch.
