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Empirical formula: C12H8Cl2
a: 15.780 Å
b: 13.740 Å
c: 9.682 Å
α (alpha): 90.00 °
β (beta): 96.23 °
γ (gamma): 90.00 °
Volume: 2086.83 Å3
Space group: P21/n
Calculated density: 1.420 g/cm3
Z: 8
Formula weight: 223.101 g/mole
R(F): 0.0420
Trade name: PCB
Common name: 4,4'-Dichloro-biphenyl
Short description: Dichlorobiphenyl is a PCB which was found to be an industrial pollutant.
Keyword: toxin
CSD refcode: DCLBIQ10
CAS registry number: 2050-68-2
Keyword: pollutant
Keyword: insecticides
Keyword: plastics
Layman's explanation: PCBs were used as heat transfer and cooling units for electrical equipment. They have also been used in a number of products like rubber, paints, plastics, and insecticides. If the equipment leaks the PCB is put into the environment and will be found in animal tissue, causing brain damage. The chemical is very dangerous in water and is only stable in water for about 24 hours. This chemical is toxic and should not be inhaled, swallowed or touched. If this does occur, seek medical attention. Many countries have more control over the substance now that there are results of the environmental effects.
IUPAC name: 4,4'-Dichloro-biphenyl
Citation of a publication: Acta Crystallogr.,Sect.B, 34,981,1978 C.P. Brock, M.S. Kuo, H.A. Levy
Lab name: Common molecules
Sample provider: Obtained courtesy of the Cambridge Structural Database
Status: Complete, visible to public
Repository Files:
50028.cif 50028.crt 50028.GIF 50028.ort 50028.pdb
50028.sdt

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