26-(Perfluorodecyl)-3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24‐octaoxahexacosan‐1‐ol (HOPAs n=5 m=9) belongs to the ethers, a subclass of organooxygen compounds within the organic compounds. With an average molecular weight of 916.56 g/mol, 26-(Perfluorodecyl)-3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24‐octaoxahexacosan‐1‐ol (HOPAs n=5 m=9) is a heavy molecule. This compound is characterized by the chemical formula C28H37F21O9.
The substance is found in or released from 13 recorded sources across multiple sectors. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with batteries, capacitors, printed circuit boards, wires and cables, and cell phones, among one other source. It is also present in textiles, leather and furnishings, specifically in carpets, rugs, and synthetic textiles. In the healthcare, pharmaceuticals and veterinary products sector, it is found in medical devices, while in the food, food processing and cookware sector, it is associated with food packaging. Additionally, the compound is used as a lubricant within the energy, oil and gas sector as well as in industrial manufacturing and chemical processing. It is also linked to one other sector. Recorded routes of exposure for this compound include touch, oral, and inhalation.
