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
2,3,4,7,8-Pentachlorodibenzofuran formula graphical representation
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."
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: