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Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Organic Chemicals [D02] » Hydrocarbons » Hydrocarbons, Halogenated » Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated » Toxaphene
Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Polycyclic Compounds [D04] » Bridged-Ring Compounds » Bridged Bicyclo Compounds » Norbornanes » Toxaphene
Description
A very complex, but reproducible mixture of at least 177 C10 polychloro derivatives, having an approximate overall empirical formula of C10-H10-Cl8. It is used as an insecticide and may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen: Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985). (From Merck Index, 11th ed) MeSH
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