Acta Cryst. (2006). E62, o662-o663  [ doi:10.1107/S1600536806001334 ]

2,2',3,3',6,6'-Hexachloro-5-nitro-1,1'-biphenyl (5-Nitro PCB 136)

N. S. Shaikh, S. Parkin and H.-J. Lehmler

Abstract: The title compound, C₁₂H₃Cl₆NO₂, has a dihedral angle of 83.92 (8)° between the benzene rings. It was obtained as an intermediate in the synthesis of 3-hydroxy PCB 136 by nitration of PCB 136.

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