Description

2,2',4,4',5,6'-Hexachlorobiphenyl is a specific congener of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), a class of synthetic organic chemicals. This compound is of significant interest for environmental research, analytical reference standards, and toxicological studies due to its persistence and bioaccumulative properties. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, environmental testing laboratories, and chemical manufacturers developing remediation technologies or calibration standards.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a certified standard for the calibration and validation of analytical instruments (GC-MS, HPLC) in environmental monitoring.
• Environmental Fate Studies: Employed in laboratory research to investigate the degradation, transport, and partitioning behavior of PCBs in ecosystems.
• Toxicological Research: Serves as a key material in studies assessing the health effects, metabolic pathways, and endocrine-disrupting potential of specific PCB congeners.
• Method Development: Critical for developing and optimizing new analytical methods for the detection and quantification of PCBs in complex matrices like soil, water, and biological tissues.
• Quality Control/Assurance: Used as a spike or control material in laboratory proficiency testing and internal quality assurance programs.
• Regulatory Compliance Testing: Supports testing protocols to ensure compliance with international regulations concerning persistent organic pollutants (POPs).

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2',4,4',5,6'-Hexachlorobiphenyl
CAS No.	60145-22-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₄Cl₆
Molecular Weight	360.88 g/mol
Synonyms	PCB 154; 2,2',4,4',5,6-Hexachlorobiphenyl; 2,2',4,4',5,6'-HexaCB; Biphenyl, 2,2',4,4',5,6'-hexachloro-; Hexachlorobiphenyl (2,2',4,4',5,6'-isomer); 154-PCB; CAS 60145-22-4
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Quality Control

Our high-purity 2,2',4,4',5,6'-Hexachlorobiphenyl is produced and handled under strict quality protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical verification using techniques such as GC-MS and HPLC to confirm identity and purity, ensuring it meets the exacting requirements for research and reference standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific purity, chromatographic data, and storage recommendations are provided.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. For long-term stability, storage at temperatures between 2-8°C is recommended. Keep away from heat and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC/GC)	Total other PCB congeners ≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., hexane, toluene, acetone)

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