2,3,4,5,6-Pentachlorobenzonitrile

Ref. 3D-FP50761

Product Information

• Name: 2,3,4,5,6-Pentachlorobenzonitrile
• Synonyms: Pentachlorocyanobenzene
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2,3,4,5,6-Pentachlorobenzonitrile is a chemical compound that belongs to the class of industrial chemicals. It is used as a precursor for the production of other chlorinated organic compounds. 2,3,4,5,6-Pentachlorobenzonitrile has been shown to be genotoxic in vitro test and in cell culture. The study also found that 2,3,4,5,6-pentachlorobenzonitrile binds to the receptor binding site on DNA and inhibits transcription. This chemical is also used as a pesticide where it acts as an insecticide and acaricide.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 275.35 g/mol
• Formula: C₇Cl₅N
• Purity: Min. 95%