Compound Q&A
What is 2,3,4,4',5-Pentachlorobiphenyl (CAS: 74472-37-0)?
Answer
2,3,4,4',5-Pentachlorobiphenyl (PCB-126) is a chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C15H8Cl5. It is a persistent organic pollutant and was used in various industrial applications before being banned due to health and environmental concerns.
About
CAS No
74472-37-0
English Name
2,3,4,4',5-Pentachlorobiphenyl
Molecular Formula
C12H5Cl5
Molecular Weight
326.437 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1C2=CC(=C(C(=C2Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl
InChIKey
SXZSFWHOSHAKMN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-31 12:55
