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Pentachlorophenyl acetate (CAS 1441-02-7)

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CAS Number:
1441-02-7
Molecular Weight:
308.37
Molecular Formula:
C8H3Cl5O2
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For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Pentachlorophenyl acetate, also referred to as pentachlorophenol acetate (PCPA), represents a synthetic chemical compound with diverse applications in both industrial and scientific settings. This compound combines pentachlorophenol, a toxic and hazardous substance, with acetic acid, a weak acid, resulting in a versatile compound with wide-ranging utility. Pentachlorophenyl acetate has found utility in laboratory experiments, serving as a preservative and an insecticide. Additionally, it has been employed in various scientific research applications, encompassing the preservation of biological samples, insecticidal properties, and participation in chemical synthesis reactions.


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Pentachlorophenyl acetate, 100 mg

sc-228907
100 mg
$117.00