2,2',4,6,6'-Pentachlorobiphenyl

CAS: 56558-16-8

Ref. 3D-GCA55816

Product Information

• Name: 2,2',4,6,6'-Pentachlorobiphenyl
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2,2',4,6,6'-Pentachlorobiphenyl is a chemical that is used in the manufacturing of polyurethane. It has been shown to induce apoptotic cell death in vitro and in vivo. 2,2',4,6,6'-Pentachlorobiphenyl has been shown to activate tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor-1 and have cytotoxic effects on cancer cells. It also inhibits the growth of MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells and induces apoptosis by activating caspase 3 and 7. 2,2',4,6,6'-Pentachlorobiphenyl has been found to induce apoptosis in MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells by inhibiting the activation of ERK1/2 and JNK pathways.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 326.4 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₂H₅Cl₅
• Purity: Min. 95%