PFPeA (Perfluoropentanoic acid)
CAS: 2706-90-3 | Type: organic_pollutant
Moderate Risk (Adults)
Safety Summary
Hazard ProfileShort-chain PFAS replacement for PFOA. Detected in >10% of US public water systems in EPA UCMR5 monitoring. Shorter half-life than legacy PFAS (~30 days in humans vs years) but high environmental mobility due to low sorption. Liver effects in animal studies. Not yet regulated under EPA SDWA but included in UCMR5 monitoring.
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
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