1,2,3,6,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzofuran

Agent Name
1,2,3,6,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzofuran
CAS Number
57117-44-9
Formula
C12-H2-Cl6-O
Major Category
Other Classes
1,2,3,6,7,8-Hexachlorodibenzofuran formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,2,3,6,7,8-Hexa polychlorinated dibenzofuran; 2,3,4,7,8,9-Hexachlorodibenzofuran; F 121; Dibenzofuran, 1,2,3,6,7,8-hexachloro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Polyaromatics
Comments
Causes changes in liver and thymus weights, effects on phosphatases, and weight loss in 13-week constant oral studies of rats; [RTECS] See "CHLORINATED DIBENZOFURANS."
Biomedical References
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Adverse Effects

Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Reproductive Toxin
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Chloracne

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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