2,3,4,7,8-Pentachlorodibenzofuran
Agent Name
2,3,4,7,8-Pentachlorodibenzofuran
CAS Number
57117-31-4
Formula
C12-H3-Cl5-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2,3,4,7,8-Pentapolychlorinated dibenzofuran; 4-PeCDF; Dibenzofuran, 2,3,4,7,8-pentachloro-; [ChemIDplus] UN2811
Category
Halogenated Polyaromatics
Description
Solid; [CAMEO]
Comments
Causes liver injury, tumors, and reproductive effects in animal experiments; [RTECS] See "CHLORINATED DIBENZOFURANS."
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
3.46E-07 mm Hg
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
IARC Carcinogen
Established
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: