Vinclozolin
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Vinclozolin | |
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IUPAC name | 3-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-5-methyl- 5-vinyloxazolidine-2,4-dione |
Other names | Vinclozoline |
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SMILES | CC1(C(=O)N(C(=O)O1) C2=CC(=CC(=C2)Cl)Cl)C=C |
Properties | |
Molecular formula | C12H9Cl2NO3 |
Molar mass | 286.11076 |
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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.