Organochlorine compound

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
• cdc.gov/ on organochlorine pesticides