Polychlorinated naphthalene
Polychlorinated Naphthalene
Polychlorinated naphthalene (pronunciation: pol-ee-klor-in-ay-ted naf-tha-leen) is a term used to describe a group of organic compounds that are derived from naphthalene by replacing some or all of the hydrogen atoms with chlorine atoms.
Etymology
The term "polychlorinated naphthalene" is derived from the Greek word "poly" meaning "many", the Latin word "chlorinatus" meaning "chlorinated", and the English word "naphthalene".
Description
Polychlorinated naphthalenes (PCNs) are a group of compounds that are structurally related to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). They are used in a variety of industrial applications, including as dielectric fluids in capacitors and transformers, as flame retardants, and as additives in lubricants and paints.
PCNs are persistent organic pollutants (POPs) that can accumulate in the environment and in the tissues of living organisms. They are toxic to humans and wildlife, and can cause a variety of health effects, including cancer, neurological damage, and endocrine disruption.
Related Terms
- Persistent organic pollutant
- Polychlorinated biphenyl
- Dielectric fluid
- Flame retardant
- Lubricant
- Paint
- Cancer
- Neurological damage
- Endocrine disruption
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Polychlorinated naphthalene
- Wikipedia's article - Polychlorinated naphthalene
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