Hemibrevetoxin B is an exogenous organic compound with the chemical formula C28H42O7 and an average molecular weight of 490.63 g/mol. At room temperature, this substance exists as a solid. Hemibrevetoxin B belongs to the oxepanes, a class of organoheterocyclic compounds within the organic compounds.
The compound is found in or released from 13 recorded sources across several sectors. In the energy, oil & gas and industrial manufacturing & chemical processing sectors, it is associated with lubricants. Within the healthcare, pharmaceuticals & veterinary products sector, it is found in medical devices, while food packaging is the source within the food, food processing & cookware sector. It is also present in textiles, leather & furnishings, specifically in carpets, rugs, and synthetic textiles. Additionally, it is found in electrical & electronic equipment, including batteries, capacitors, printed circuit boards, wires and cables, cell phones, and one other source. One additional sector is also recorded. Recorded exposure routes for the compound include oral, inhalation, and touch.
belongs to the class of organic compounds known as oxepanes. Oxepanes are compounds containing an oxepane ring, which is a seven-member saturated aliphatic heterocycle with one oxygen and six carbon atoms.
