Ethers and Derivatives

Applications Isoflurane is a halogenated ether used for inhalational anesthesia. Recent studies suggest that there might be a relationship between administration of isoflurane and postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD).
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
References Lewis, M.C. et al.: Med. Hypoth., 68, 484 (2007); Mellon, R.D. et al.: Anesth. Analg., 104, 509 (2007);

Stability Volatile
Applications 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-propanol effects the native state of proteins, denaturing them as well as stabilizing the α-helical conformation of unfolded proteins and polypeptides.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
References Hirota, N. et al.: Prot. Sci., 6, 416 (1997);

Applications 1,2,3,4,5-Pentabromo-6-(2,3,4,5-tetrabromophenoxy)benzene is a polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) found as a contaminant in soil.
References ‘t Mannetje, A., et al.: Sci. Total. Environ., 458, 399 (2013); Lee, S., et al.: Sci. Total. Environ., 443, 24 (2013);

Applications 2,2',4,4',5,5'-Hexabromodiphenyl Ether is a polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) used as a flame retardant. One of the new POPs under the Stockholm Convention
References Rayne, S., et al.: Environ. Int., 32, 575 (2006); Jakobsson, K., et al.: Chemosphere, 46, 709 (2002)

Applications Tetrachloro Biphenol S is an endocrine disruptor with estrogenic activity.
References Zheng, S., et al.; Water Res., 132, 167 (2018); Kuruto-Niwa, R., et al.: Environ. Toxicol. Pharmacol., 19, 121 (2005)

Applications 1,1-Dichloro-1-(chlorodifluoromethoxy)-2,2,2-trifluoroethane is a polyhalogenated methyl ethyl ether with some anesthetic properties.
References Koblin, D., et al.: Anesth. Analg., 88, 1161 (1999); Sewell, J., Sear, J.: Anesth. Analg., 102, 764 (2006);