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The simplest form of organochlorides are Chlorinated Hydrocarbon s. These consist of simple Hydrocarbon s in which one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced with chlorine. Most low molecular weight chlorinated hydrocarbons such as Chloroform , Dichloromethane , Dichloroethene and Trichloroethane are useful as solvents. Many organochlorides have significant biological activities. For example, many powerful and effective insecticides are organochlorides. Common examples include Dioxin , DDT , Dicofol , Heptachlor , Endosulfan , Chlordane , Mirex and Pentachlorophenol . Polychlorinated Biphenyl s were once commonly used electrical insulators and heat transfer agents. Their use has generally been phased out due to health concerns. Chlorinated Alkene s are useful monomers used in the preparation of a variety of materials. For example, Vinyl Chloride is Polymerized to form the plastic Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). Many organochlorides have significant toxicity. Insecticides such as dioxin and DDT are Persistent Organic Pollutant s which pose dangers to the environment. Chlorinated solvents, when not handled and disposed of properly, present problems with groundwater pollution. Some organochlorides such as Phosgene have even been used as Chemical Warfare Agent s. However, the presence of chlorine in an organic compound, does not insure toxicity. Some organochlorides are safe enough for consumption in foods, such as the sweetener Sucralose (Splenda). SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS
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