Tetrachlorosalicylanilide

Agent Name
Tetrachlorosalicylanilide
CAS Number
7426-07-5
Formula
C13-H7-Cl4-N-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Tetrachlorosalicylanilide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Benzamide, 2,3,4,5-tetrachloro-6-hydroxy-N-phenyl- [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Salicylanilides
Comments
The halogenated salicylanilides may cause photoallergic contact dermatitis (PACD). Patients with PACD note the appearance of a eczematous rash, usually on the face, neck, dorsum of the hands, and sun-exposed areas on the arms with sparing of areas under the chin and upper eyelids. [LaDou, p. 334]
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Adverse Effects

Dermatotoxin
PACD (photoallergic contact dermatitis)

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Diseases

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