Pentachlorobenzene
Pentachlorobenzene
Pentachlorobenzene (pronunciation: pen-ta-kloro-ben-zeen) is a synthetic, colorless, crystalline solid that is not naturally occurring and is insoluble in water. It is a type of chlorocarbon and is used in the production of pesticides and fungicides.
Etymology
The term "Pentachlorobenzene" is derived from the Greek word "penta", meaning five, "chloros", meaning green, and "benzene", a term coined by English chemist Michael Faraday in 1825. The name signifies that the compound is a benzene ring with five chlorine atoms attached.
Usage
Pentachlorobenzene is primarily used in the production of pesticides and fungicides. It is also used as a dielectric fluid in capacitors and as a heat transfer agent.
Health Effects
Exposure to pentachlorobenzene can lead to a variety of health effects, including damage to the liver, kidneys, and lungs. It is also classified as a possible human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pentachlorobenzene
- Wikipedia's article - Pentachlorobenzene
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski