Bis(2-(perfluoro-7-methyloctyl)ethyl) hydrogen phosphate belongs to the phosphate esters, a subclass of organic phosphoric acids and derivatives within the organic compounds. With an average molecular weight of 1,090 g/mol, Bis(2-(perfluoro-7-methyloctyl)ethyl) hydrogen phosphate is a heavy molecule. Its chemical formula is C22H9F38O4P1.
This compound is found in or released from 13 recorded sources across multiple sectors. Within Electrical & Electronic Equipment, it is associated with cell phones, capacitors, wires and cables, batteries, and printed circuit boards, among one other source. It is also present in textiles, leather & furnishings, specifically in synthetic textiles as well as carpets and rugs. Other identified sources include food packaging from the food, food processing & cookware sector, medical devices from the healthcare, pharmaceuticals & veterinary products sector, and lubricants from both the energy, oil & gas sector and the industrial manufacturing & chemical processing sector, along with one additional sector. Recorded routes of exposure for this substance include inhalation, oral intake, and touch.
