2,2’,3,5’,6-Pentachlorobiphenyl

• CAT Number: R061926
• CAS Number: 38379-99-6
• Molecular Formula: C12H5Cl5
• Molecular Weight: 326.422
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (±)-PCB 95; 2,2’,3’,5,6’-Pentachlorobiphenyl; 2,3,6,2’,5’-Pentachlorobiphenyl; 2,5,2’,3’,6’-Pentachlorobiphenyl; PCB 95; 2,2’,3,5’,6-Pentachloro-1,1’-biphenyl
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1,2,4-trichloro-3-(2,5-dichlorophenyl)benzene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H5Cl5/c13-6-1-2-8(14)7(5-6)11-9(15)3-4-10(16)12(11)17/h1-5H
• InChIKey: GXNNLIMMEXHBKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1Cl)C2=C(C=CC(=C2Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl

2,2′,3,5′,6-Pentachlorobiphenyl is a polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) compound consisting of a biphenyl ring with chlorine atoms attached at specific positions. It is classified as a persistent organic pollutant (POP) due to its stability and bioaccumulation potential. This compound was commonly used in electrical equipment and industrial processes but is now regulated due to environmental and health concerns. 2,2′,3,5′,6-Pentachlorobiphenyl is toxic and poses risks to ecosystems and human health through food chain contamination.