Agent Name |
Pentachlorobenzene |
CAS Number |
608-93-5 |
Formula |
C6-H-Cl5 |
Major Category |
Other Classes |
Synonyms |
1,2,3,4,5-Pentachlorobenzene; Benzene, pentachloro-; PCB; Pentachlorobenzene; QCB; [ChemIDplus] UN3077 [MSDSonline] |
Category |
Halogenated Aromatics |
Description |
Clear to white crystals with a characteristic odor; [ICSC] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a chemical intermediate for pentachloronitrobenzene; [HSDB] |
Comments |
May cause liver injury; Reproductive toxin in animals; Produces HCl when burned; [ICSC] It is relatively unreactive, and it is insoluble in water. [CAMEO] |
Exposure Assessment |
Vapor Pressure |
0.0065 mm Hg |
Adverse Effects |
Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: PENTACHLOROBENZENE
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