2,8-Dichlorodibenzo-p-dioxin

CAS: 38964-22-6

Ref. 3D-FD159253

Product Information

• Name: 2,8-Dichlorodibenzo-p-dioxin
• Synonyms: 2,8-Dichloro-dibenzo[1,4]-dioxin, 3,6-Dichloro-9,10-dioxaanthracene
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2,8-Dichlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (2,8-DCDD) is a chlorinated dioxin. It is used as an analytical reagent in wastewater treatment methods. 2,8-DCDD can be prepared by the reaction of chlorine atoms with a sample that contains dioxins. The preparation of 2,8-DCDD involves the use of solvents such as dichloromethane or toluene and has been shown to require activation energies between 10 and 40 kcal/mol. 2,8-DCDD is a postulated carcinogen because it binds to receptor sites on cells and promotes tumor formation in animal models. The rate of formation of 2,8-DCDD has been shown to increase when triclosan is present in the environment at concentrations greater than 0.1 ppm. Triclosan can also promote the formation of 2,6-dichlorophenol

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 253.08 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₂H₆Cl₂O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%