3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,11,11,12,12,13,13,14,14,15,15,15-Heptacosafluoropentadec-1-ene belongs to the organofluorides, a class of organohalogen compounds within the organic compounds. With an average molecular weight of 696.15 g/mol, 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,11,11,12,12,13,13,14,14,15,15,15-Heptacosafluoropentadec-1-ene is a heavy molecule. It has the chemical formula C15H3F27.
This compound is found in or released from 13 recorded sources across several sectors. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with cell phones, capacitors, wires and cables, batteries, and printed circuit boards, among others. In the textiles, leather and furnishings sector, it is found in synthetic textiles as well as carpets and rugs. It is also present in food packaging within the food, food processing and cookware sector, and in medical devices within the healthcare, pharmaceuticals and veterinary products sector. Additionally, it is used as a lubricant in both the energy, oil and gas sector and the industrial manufacturing and chemical processing sector. Other sources have also been recorded. Exposure routes for this substance include inhalation, oral intake, and touch.
