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1,3-dichloro-2-propanol
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Definition
: A chlorinated propanediol compound that has shown anti-fertility activity in males and has been used as a chemosterilant in rodents.
Other names
alpha-
Chlorhydrin; U5897; alpha-
Monochlorohydrin, Glycerol; alpha Chlorohydrin; alpha Chlorhydrin; U 5897; Glycerol alpha Monochlorohydrin; 3 Chloropropanediol; 3 Chloro 1,2 propanediol; U-
5897; Glycerol alpha-
Monochlorohydrin; 3-
Chloropropanediol; 3-
Chloro-
1,2-
propanediol
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1,3-dichloro-2-propanol [ 1,3-dichloroisopropyl alcohol,1,3-dichloropropan-2-ol,glycerol 1,3-dichlorohydrin ]
RN given refers to cpd with specified locants
96-23-1
alpha-Chlorohydrin/*analogs & derivatives
Pharma Action
Cross-Linking Reagents
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Mutagens
Mutat Res 1982;103(1):77