2,3,7,8-Tetrachloro-p-dioxin

• CAT Number: R046344
• CAS Number: 1746-01-6
• Molecular Formula: C12H4Cl4O2
• Molecular Weight: 321.962
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo[b,e][1,4]dioxin; 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-1,4-dioxin; ?2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzodioxin; D 48; Dioxin; PCDD 48; TCDBD; TCDD; Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin
• Storage: -20 ℃
• IUPAC Name: 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H4Cl4O2/c13-5-1-9-10(2-6(5)14)18-12-4-8(16)7(15)3-11(12)17-9/h1-4H
• InChIKey: HGUFODBRKLSHSI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=C2C(=CC(=C1Cl)Cl)OC3=CC(=C(C=C3O2)Cl)Cl

2,3,7,8-Tetrachloro-p-dioxin (TCDD) is a highly toxic environmental pollutant and a member of the dioxin family. It is known for its persistence in the environment and bioaccumulation in the food chain. TCDD is primarily produced as a byproduct of industrial processes. It is a potent carcinogen and endocrine disruptor, necessitating strict regulatory control and remediation efforts.