(3β,5α,6α)-5,6-Epoxy-25,26,26,26,27,27,27-heptafluorocholestan-3-ol belongs to the cholestane steroids, a subclass of steroids and steroid derivatives within the organic compounds. With an average molecular weight of 528.60 g/mol, (3β,5α,6α)-5,6-Epoxy-25,26,26,26,27,27,27-heptafluorocholestan-3-ol is a heavy molecule. It has the chemical formula C27H39F7O2.
This compound is found in or released from 13 recorded sources across multiple sectors. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with batteries, capacitors, printed circuit boards, wires and cables, cell phones, and one other source. In the energy, oil and gas sector as well as industrial manufacturing and chemical processing, it is found in lubricants. Other sources include medical devices from the healthcare, pharmaceuticals and veterinary products sector, food packaging from the food, food processing and cookware sector, and synthetic textiles and carpets and rugs from the textiles, leather and furnishings sector, along with one additional sector. Recorded exposure routes for this substance include inhalation, oral, and touch.
