PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic acid) Safety Profile

Safety Summary

Hazard ProfileShort-chain PFAS replacement for PFOA. Liver effects in animal studies.

Risk (Adults)Moderate

Risk (Children)Moderate To High

Risk (Dogs)Low To Moderate

Risk (Cats)Low To Moderate

Regulatory Status

SummaryNo major regulatory flags

Molecular FormulaC5HF9O2

Molecular Weight264.05

Sources

No citations are recorded specifically for the human adult context, so the record-wide source list is shown. It backs the record, not this particular band.

OEHHA Proposition 65 List of Carcinogens or Reproductive Toxicants (CSV, list date 31-Jul-26) REGULATORY
PubChem computed properties for CID 75921 (computed, not measured; as recorded by PubChem) DATABASE · 2026
PubChem computed structure descriptors for CID 75921 (computed, not measured; as recorded by PubChem) DATABASE · 2026

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