2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzofuran

• CAT Number: R046380
• CAS Number: 51207-31-9
• Molecular Formula: C12H4Cl4O
• Molecular Weight: 305.96
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2,3,7,8-TCDF; F 83; PCDF 83; TCDF
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzofuran
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H4Cl4O/c13-7-1-5-6-2-8(14)10(16)4-12(6)17-11(5)3-9(7)15/h1-4H
• InChIKey: KSMVNVHUTQZITP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=C2C3=CC(=C(C=C3OC2=CC(=C1Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl

2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzofuran (CAT: R046380) is a polychlorinated dibenzofuran with the molecular formula C₁₂H₄Cl₄O, consisting of two fused benzene rings linked by an oxygen atom and substituted with chlorine atoms at the 2, 3, 7, and 8 positions. It is a persistent environmental pollutant and a byproduct of certain industrial processes, such as waste incineration and the production of chlorinated chemicals. TCDF is structurally related to dioxins and is known for its high toxicity, bioaccumulation potential, and environmental persistence. Research on TCDF focuses on its toxicological effects, environmental fate, and analytical detection methods for monitoring contamination and assessing ecological and human health risks.