Karlotoxin-2 is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C67H121ClO24. Karlotoxin-2 belongs to the carbohydrates and carbohydrate conjugates, a subclass of organooxygen compounds within the organic compounds. With an average molecular weight of 1,346 g/mol, Karlotoxin-2 is a heavy molecule.
This compound has been identified in or released from 13 recorded sources across several diverse sectors. Within the electrical and electronic equipment sector, it is associated with cell phones, capacitors, wires and cables, batteries, and printed circuit boards, among one other source. In the textiles, leather and furnishings sector, it is found in synthetic textiles as well as carpets and rugs. Its presence is also noted in food packaging within the food, food processing and cookware sector, and in medical devices within the healthcare, pharmaceuticals and veterinary products sector. Additionally, Karlotoxin-2 is found in lubricants used in both the energy, oil and gas sector and the industrial manufacturing and chemical processing sector, as well as one other sector. Recorded routes of exposure for this compound include inhalation, oral, and touch.
