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2,3,7,8-Tetrachloro-dibenzo-p-dioxinTCDD or 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin is a chemical known to cause health problems
Chemical Formula:
C12H4Cl4O2
Other names:
Dioxin
Layman's explanation:
The chemical, 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD), was first synthesized and characterized
in 1957. In the pure form, this compound is white and crystalline. This compound is a known carcinogen,
teratogen, and mutagen. In addition, this dioxin causes a skin condition called chloracne. TCDD gained
noteriety when it was found to be a contaminant in the herbicide, agent orange, used in the Vietnam
war. As a result, agent orange was banned by FDA.
Keywords:
agent orange, chloracne, mutagen, carcinogen
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