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Creation Date2026-03-31 20:03:05 UTC
Update Date2026-05-20 20:34:43 UTC
Accession NumberCHEM057604
Identification
Common NamePerfluoroisobutyl methyl ether
ClassSmall Molecule
DescriptionPerfluoroisobutyl methyl ether is an organic oxygen compound with the chemical formula C5H3F9O1 and an average molecular weight of 250.06 g/mol. Perfluoroisobutyl methyl ether belongs to the ethers, a subclass of organooxygen compounds within the organic compounds. This compound has been identified in or released from 13 recorded sources across several sectors. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with capacitors, cell phones, batteries, wires and cables, and printed circuit boards, among one other source. It is found in food packaging within the food, food processing and cookware sector, and in medical devices within the healthcare, pharmaceuticals and veterinary products sector. In the energy, oil and gas sector as well as industrial manufacturing and chemical processing, it is utilized in lubricants. Additionally, it is found in textiles, leather and furnishings, specifically in carpets, rugs, and synthetic textiles, and is present in one other sector. Recorded exposure routes for this substance include oral, inhalation, and touch.
Contaminant SourcesNot Available
Contaminant Type
  • PFAS
Chemical Structure
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SynonymsNot Available
Chemical FormulaC5H3F9O1
Average Molecular Mass250.064 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass250.004 g/mol
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
IUPAC Name2-(difluoromethoxymethyl)-1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane
Traditional NameNot Available
SMILESCOC(F)(F)C(F)(C(F)(F)F)C(F)(F)F
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C5H3F9O/c6-2(7)15-1-3(8,4(9,10)11)5(12,13)14/h2H,1H2
InChI KeyJZYGTCBELUZFGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
ClassificationNot classified
Biological Properties
StatusDetected and Not Quantified
OriginNot Available
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Physical Properties
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Experimental Properties
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Spectra
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Toxicity Profile
Route of ExposureNot Available
Mechanism of ToxicityNot Available
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Carcinogenicity (IARC Classification)Not Available
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