4,4'-Dichlorodiphenyl sulfone
Agent Name
4,4'-Dichlorodiphenyl sulfone
CAS Number
80-07-9
Formula
C12-H8-Cl2-O2-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,1'-Sulfonylbis(4-chlorobenzene); 4,4'-Dichlorodiphenyl sulphone; 4-Chloro-1-(4-chlorophenylsulfonyl)benzene; 4-Chlorophenyl sulfone; Benzene, 1,1'-sulfonylbis(4-chloro-; Bis(4-chlorophenyl) sulfone; Bis(p-chlorophenyl) sulfone; Di-p-chlorophenyl sulfone; Sulfone, bis(p-chlorophenyl); p,p'-Dichlorodiphenyl sulfone; p-Chlorophenyl sulfone; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Polyaromatics
Description
White or off-white solid; [HSDB] Off-white or tan powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in high temperature plastics and as intermediate for Dapsone (an anti-leprotic drug and epoxy hardener); [HSDB]
Comments
Caused diarrhea and abnormal liver function tests in feeding studies of rats; [RTECS] Also affects CNS and kidneys in rat feeding studies; [HSDB] May cause irritation; [CAMEO] An irritant; Effects in high-dose animal studies include abnormal liver function tests; [MSDSonline] See "Sulphenone" and "Tetradifon."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
8.1E-07 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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