POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS)

Chemical Identity

• Chemical Formula: C₁₂H₁₀₋ₓClₓ

• Chlorine Atoms: 1–10 Per Molecule

• Number Of Congeners: 209 Possible PCB Congeners

• Molecular Weight Range: 188 – 499 G/mol

• CAS Number (general): 1336-36-3

PCBs Consist Of Two Benzene Rings (biphenyl Structure) With Varying Numbers And Positions Of Chlorine Atoms.

 Physical Properties