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Vinclozolin



Vinclozolin
IUPAC name 3-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-5-methyl-5-vinyloxazolidine-2,4-dione
Other names Vinclozoline
Identifiers
CAS number
PubChem 39676
SMILES CC1(C(=O)N(C(=O)O1)C2=CC(=CC(=C2)Cl)Cl)C=C
Properties
Molecular formula C12H9Cl2NO3
Molar mass 286.11076
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Vinclozolin is a common fungicide used in vineyards. It is a known endocrine disruptor.

Recent scientific findings have shown that exposure in rats can lead to alterations in DNA that last for four generations. These observations, however, should be viewed with caution as they were not confirmed in a larger study over three generations.

 
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