2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzofuran

CAS Number: 51207-31-9. One of a group of Polychlorinated
dibenzofurans (PCDFs) that is formed as a by-product in the
production and use of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). PCDFs
may also be produced in the burning of garbage, metal
processing, and in the bleaching of paper pulp with free
chlorine. Chemical formula = C12H4Cl4O. Molecular weight = 304
g/mol.

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