Compound Q&A
What is 2,2',3,4',6'-Pentachlorobiphenyl (CAS: 60233-25-2)?
Answer
2,2',3,4',6'-Pentachlorobiphenyl, or PCB 125, is a chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbon with the formula C15H8Cl5. It is a colorless, odorless solid with a melting point of 129–130°C. This compound was primarily used as a flame retardant and as a component in electrical equipment due to its stability and low flammability.
About
CAS No
60233-25-2
English Name
2,2',3,4',6'-Pentachlorobiphenyl
Molecular Formula
C12H5Cl5
Molecular Weight
326.437 g/mol
SMILES
c1cc(c(c(c1)Cl)Cl)c2c(cc(cc2Cl)Cl)Cl
InChIKey
GOFFZTAPOOICFT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-07 11:14
