Description

Pentachlorodibenzofuran is a specific chlorinated dibenzofuran congener, a class of compounds of significant interest in environmental and analytical chemistry. This high-purity reference standard is critical for accurate identification, quantification, and toxicological study of persistent organic pollutants (POPs). It is primarily utilized by analytical laboratories, environmental testing facilities, and research institutions engaged in monitoring dioxin-like compounds to ensure regulatory compliance and assess environmental and human health risks.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a certified standard for the calibration of GC-MS and HRGC-HRMS systems in dioxin analysis.
• Environmental Monitoring: Quantification and source tracking of polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) in soil, water, sediment, and air samples.
• Food and Feed Safety Testing: Critical component in testing protocols to ensure compliance with strict limits for dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs.
• Toxicological Research: Used in studies to investigate the biochemical mechanisms, potency, and health effects of chlorinated dibenzofurans.
• Method Development and Validation: Essential for developing, optimizing, and validating new analytical methods for POPs detection.
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC): Serves as a spike or internal standard to ensure the accuracy and precision of laboratory analytical data.
• Regulatory Compliance: Supports testing mandated by global regulations such as the Stockholm Convention, EU Directives, and US EPA methods.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Pentachlorodibenzofuran
CAS No.	30402-15-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₃Cl₅O
Molecular Weight	340.41 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,3,7,8-Pentachlorodibenzofuran; PCDF-12378; PeCDF (12378-); Dibenzofuran, pentachloro-; NSC 89287; 1,2,3,7,8-PentaCDF; 2,3,4,7,8-Pentachlorodibenzofuran (isomer); Polychlorinated dibenzofuran (congener specific)
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Quality Control

Every batch of our Pentachlorodibenzofuran is produced and handled under strict quality-controlled conditions to ensure the highest standard of purity and stability required for trace-level analysis. Identity and purity are confirmed via orthogonal analytical techniques including high-resolution gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (HRGC/HRMS) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each lot, detailing the exact congener specification, purity, and chromatographic data.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). For long-term stability, storage at -20°C is recommended. The container should be kept in a dedicated, well-ventilated area for hazardous chemicals.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (GC-MS)	Conforms to reference
Purity (by GC)	≥ 98.0% (congener-specific)
Related Substances (HPLC/GC)	Total other PCDF isomers ≤ 1.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., toluene, DMSO)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.