PCN 56
1,2,3,7,8-Pentachloronaphthalene is a persistent organohalogenated pollutant found in the air and wastewater.
Molecular Formula
C₁₀H₃Cl₅
Appearance
Dark yellow solid
1H NMR
Conforms to reference
Elemental Analysis
(Found) %C: 41.04, %H: 1.68; (Calculated) %C: 39.98, %H: 1.01
TLC Conditions
SiO2; Hexanes: Ethyl Acetate = 9:1; Visualized with UV and KMnO4; Rf = 0.55.
Solubility
Chloroform (Slightly)
Storage and Stability
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at 4°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.