(R*,S*)-1,1,2,3,4,4-Hexafluoro-1,2,3,4-tetrakis(heptafluoropropoxy)butane belongs to the organofluorides, a class of organohalogen compounds within the organic compounds. With an average molecular weight of 902.12 g/mol, (R*,S*)-1,1,2,3,4,4-Hexafluoro-1,2,3,4-tetrakis(heptafluoropropoxy)butane is a heavy molecule. Its chemical formula is C16F34O4.
This compound is found in or released from 13 recorded sources across several sectors. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with capacitors, batteries, cell phones, printed circuit boards, wires and cables, and one additional source. It is also present in textiles, leather and furnishings, specifically in carpets, rugs, and synthetic textiles. In the energy, oil and gas and industrial manufacturing and chemical processing sectors, 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, along with one additional sector. Recorded routes of exposure for this substance include oral, inhalation, and touch.
