2,2',4,4'-Tetrachlorobiphenyl

CAS: 2437-79-8

Ref. 3D-CAA43779

Product Information

• Name: 2,2',4,4'-Tetrachlorobiphenyl
• Synonyms: 1,1'-Biphenyl, 2,2',4,4'-tetrachloro-, 1,1′-Biphenyl, 2,2′,4,4′-tetrachloro-, 2,2',4,4'-Tetrachlorbiphenyl, 2,2',4,4'-Tetrachlorobiphenyle, 2,2',4,4'-Tetrachlorodiphenyl, 2,2',4,4'-Tetraclorobifenilo, 2,2′,4,4′-Tetrachloro-1,1′-biphenyl, 2,2′,4,4′-Tetrachlorobiphenyl, 2,2′,4,4′-Tetrachlorodiphenyl, 2,4,2',4'-Tetrachlorobiphenyl, Biphenyl, 2,2',4,4'-tetrachloro-, Biphenyl, 2,2′,4,4′-tetrachloro-, Cb 47, Pcb 47
• CAS: 2437-79-8

Description

2,2',4,4'-Tetrachlorobiphenyl is a congener of bisphenol A that has been shown to cause skin papillomas in rats. 2,2',4,4'-Tetrachlorobiphenyl has been found to enhance the effects of other substances such as phenyl groups in an interactive manner. This compound is metabolized by cytochrome P450 enzymes and interacts with the cox-2 gene to produce inflammatory mediators.
2,2',4,4'-Tetrachlorobiphenyl can be absorbed through the skin and can be detected in serum levels.br>br>
The mechanisms of action for 2,2',4,4'-tetrachlorobiphenyl are not well understood. However it has been shown that this compound may interact with the cox-2 gene to produce inflammatory mediators. 2,2',4,4'-tetrachlorob

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 291.99 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₂H₆Cl₄
• Purity: Min. 95%