Term Name: | tris(4-chlorophenyl)methanol |
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Synonyms: | 4,4',4''-trichlorotrityl alcohol, TCPM, TCPMOH, tris(4-chlorophenyl)methanol |
Definition: | A triarylmethane that is tris(4-chlorophenyl)methane in which the hydrogen of the central carbon is replaced by a hydroxy group. It is a byproduct of DDT manufacturing and is a highly persistent contaminant found in the environment and which bio-accumulates in marine species. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:231325] ( EBI ) |