Organochlorine compound - Definition

An organochlorine compound is an organic compound of chlorine. Many are toxic, and some are common pesticides.

Common examples that are pesticides are Dioxin, DDT, Dicofol, Heptachlor, Chlordane, Mirex and Pentachlorophenol. One example that is not a pesticide is the class known as polychlorinated biphenyls.

External references

• cdc.gov/ on organochlorines (http://www.cdc.gov/exposurereport/2nd/pdf/organochlorine_all.pdf)
• cdc.gov/ on organochlorine pesticides (http://www.cdc.gov/exposurereport/2nd/organochlorine_pesticides.htm)

Example Usage of Organochlorine