Term Name: 2,6-dichlorobenzoquinone
Synonyms: 2,6-DCBQ, 2,6-dichloquinone, 2,6-dichloro-1,4-benzoquinone, 2,6-dichloro-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2,6-dichloro-p-benzoquinone, 2,6-dichlorobenzoquinone, 2,6-dichlorocyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione, 2,6-dichloroquinone, DCBQ, NSC 6211
Definition: A member of the class of 1,4-benzoquinones that is p-benzoquinone in which the hydrogens at positions 2 and 6 have been replaced by chlorines. A highly toxic and carcinogenic disinfection by-product found in drinking water.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:147298]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: 1,4-benzoquinones organochlorine compound
has_role: carcinogenic agent poison