Polychlorinated Biphenyls

Industrial products consisting of a mixture of chlorinated biphenyl congeners and isomers. These compounds are highly lipophilic and tend to accumulate in fat stores of animals. Many of these compounds are considered toxic and potential environmental pollutants.

Also Known As:

PCBs; Biphenyl, Polychlorinated; Biphenyls, Polychlorinated; Compounds, Polychlorobiphenyl; Polychlorinated Biphenyl; Polychlorobiphenyl Compounds

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Environmental Pollutants

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Hydrocarbons: 1713
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 97
    - Aromatic Hydrocarbons: 291
      - Benzene Derivatives: 17
        Biphenyl Compounds: 7
        Polychlorinated Biphenyls: 1778
  - Halogenated Hydrocarbons: 42
    - Chlorinated Hydrocarbons: 240
      - Polychlorinated Biphenyls: 1778
- Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds: 5
  - Polychlorinated Biphenyls: 1778

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Disease

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