Molecular Formula: C
6HCl
5O
Molecular Weight: 266.33654
InChIKey: IZUPBVBPLAPZRR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
An insecticide and herbicide that has also been used as a wood preservative. Pentachlorphenol is a widespread environmental pollutant. Both chronic and acute pentachlorophenol poisoning are medical concerns. The range of its biological actions is still being actively explored, but it is clearly a potent enzyme inhibitor and has been used as such as an experimental tool.
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