Octachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin
Octachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (OCDD) is a persistent environmental contaminant exhibiting low acute toxicity but a long elimination half-life of 3-5 months in rats, leading to bioaccumulation in liver and adipose tissue. It induces hepatic cytochrome P-450 enzymes, specifically increasing 7-ethoxyresorufin-O-deethylase (7-EROD) activity, making it a relevant compound for studying chronic toxicity and xenobiotic metabolism in research models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
3268-87-9
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Smiles
ClC=1C (Cl) =C (Cl) C=2OC=3C (Cl) =C (Cl) C (Cl) =C (Cl) C3OC2C1Cl
Molecular Formula
C12Cl8O2
Molecular Weight
459.75
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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