20-(Perfluorododecyl)-3,6,9,12,15,18‐hexaoxaicosan‐1‐ol (HOPAs n=6 m=7) belongs to the ethers, a subclass of organooxygen compounds within the organic compounds. With an average molecular weight of 928.47 g/mol, 20-(Perfluorododecyl)-3,6,9,12,15,18‐hexaoxaicosan‐1‐ol (HOPAs n=6 m=7) is a heavy molecule. This compound is identified by the chemical formula C26H29F25O7.
The substance has been found in or released from 13 recorded sources across several sectors. In the realm of electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with cell phones, capacitors, wires and cables, batteries, and printed circuit boards, among one other source. It is also found in textiles, leather and furnishings, specifically within carpets, rugs, and synthetic textiles. Within the energy, oil and gas sector, as well as industrial manufacturing and chemical processing, the compound is used in lubricants. Other recorded sources include medical devices from the healthcare, pharmaceuticals and veterinary products sector, as well as food packaging from the food, food processing and cookware sector, and one additional sector. Human exposure to this compound can occur through inhalation, oral ingestion, and touch.
