PFMBA (Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid)
CAS: 863090-89-5 | Type: organic_pollutant
Moderate Risk (Adults)
Safety Summary
Hazard ProfileUltra-short-chain perfluoroether acid detected alongside PFMPA and GenX in drinking water near fluoropolymer manufacturing. Part of the emerging 'GenX-related compounds' contamination discovered in Cape Fear River, NC. Almost no toxicological data available — data gap compound.
Risk (Adults)Moderate
Risk (Children)Moderate To High
Risk (Dogs)Unknown
Risk (Cats)Unknown
Regulatory Status
SummaryNo major regulatory flags
Molecular FormulaC5HF9O3
Molecular Weight280.04
Sources
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