| Description | Bromochloroacetonitrile is a chemical compound that is formed as a by-product during the chlorine disinfection process of water that contains natural organic material. This compound exhibits direct mutagenic activity and can induce DNA strand breakage. |
| In vitro | Bromochloroacetonitrile (BCAN) induces sister chromatid exchange in Chinese hamster ovary cells[1]. |
| molecular weight | 154.39 |
| Molecular formula | C2HBrClN |
| CAS | 83463-62-1 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| References | 1. Suzanne A. et al.The developmental toxicity of bromochloroacetonitrile in pregnant long‐evans rats, International Journal of Environmental Health Research, 5:2, 175-188. |