Basic Info

Common Name3,3',4,4',5-Pentachlorobiphenyl(F03675)
2D Structure
Description

3,3',4,4',5-Pentachlorobiphenyl is one of 209 polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). PCBs are a group of synthetic organic compounds with 1-10 chlorine atoms attached to biphenyl. They were manufactured as commercial mixtures but banned in the 1970's because they were found to bioaccumulate and cause harmful health effects. However, PCBs do not break down readily and are still found in the environment. (L4)

FRCD IDF03675
CAS Number57465-28-8
PubChem CID63090
FormulaC12H5Cl5
IUPAC Name

1,2,3-trichloro-5-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)benzene

InChI Key

REHONNLQRWTIFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/C12H5Cl5/c13-8-2-1-6(3-9(8)14)7-4-10(15)12(17)11(16)5-7/h1-5H

Canonical SMILES

C1=CC(=C(C=C1C2=CC(=C(C(=C2)Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl

Isomeric SMILES

C1=CC(=C(C=C1C2=CC(=C(C(=C2)Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl

Synonyms
        
            3,4,5,3',4'-Pentachlorobiphenyl
        
            3,4,5,3',4'-Penta coplanar polychlorinated biphenyl
        
            3,3',4,4',5-Pentachlorobiphenyl
        
            PCB 126
        
            57465-28-8
        
            3,3',4,4',5-Pentachloro-1,1'-biphenyl
        
            3,4,3',4',5'-Pentachlorobiphenyl
        
            UNII-TSH69IA9XF
        
            CCRIS 8862
        
            PCB-126
        
Classifies
                

                  
                    Illegal Additives
                  
                    Pollutant
                  

                
        
Update DateNov 13, 2018 17:07

Chemical Taxonomy

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassBenzenoids
ClassBenzene and substituted derivatives
SubclassBiphenyls and derivatives
Intermediate Tree NodesChlorinated biphenyls
Direct ParentPolychlorinated biphenyls
Alternative Parents
Molecular FrameworkAromatic homomonocyclic compounds
SubstituentsPolychlorinated biphenyl - 1,2-dichlorobenzene - Halobenzene - Chlorobenzene - Aryl halide - Aryl chloride - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organochloride - Organohalogen compound - Aromatic homomonocyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as polychlorinated biphenyls. These are organic compounds containing at least two chlorine atoms attached to either benzene ring of the biphenyl moiety.

Properties

Property NameProperty Value
Molecular Weight326.422
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count0
Rotatable Bond Count1
Complexity247
Monoisotopic Mass323.883
Exact Mass325.88
XLogP7.3
Formal Charge0
Heavy Atom Count17
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Isotope Atom Count0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1

ADMET

Model Result Probability
Absorption
Blood-Brain BarrierBBB+0.9891
Human Intestinal AbsorptionHIA+1.0000
Caco-2 PermeabilityCaco2+0.8639
P-glycoprotein SubstrateNon-substrate0.8147
P-glycoprotein InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.8786
Non-inhibitor0.9683
Renal Organic Cation TransporterNon-inhibitor0.8266
Distribution
Subcellular localizationMitochondria0.8869
Metabolism
CYP450 2C9 SubstrateNon-substrate0.7864
CYP450 2D6 SubstrateNon-substrate0.8237
CYP450 3A4 SubstrateNon-substrate0.6835
CYP450 1A2 InhibitorInhibitor0.9474
CYP450 2C9 InhibitorInhibitor0.7594
CYP450 2D6 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9473
CYP450 2C19 InhibitorInhibitor0.8619
CYP450 3A4 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9253
CYP Inhibitory PromiscuityHigh CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity0.8200
Excretion
Toxicity
Human Ether-a-go-go-Related Gene InhibitionWeak inhibitor0.9499
Non-inhibitor0.8371
AMES ToxicityNon AMES toxic0.9594
CarcinogensNon-carcinogens0.5226
Fish ToxicityHigh FHMT0.9937
Tetrahymena Pyriformis ToxicityHigh TPT0.9996
Honey Bee ToxicityHigh HBT0.6475
BiodegradationNot ready biodegradable0.9727
Acute Oral ToxicityIII0.8273
Carcinogenicity (Three-class)Non-required0.6630

Model Value Unit
Absorption
Aqueous solubility-7.3272LogS
Caco-2 Permeability2.0325LogPapp, cm/s
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
Toxicity
Rat Acute Toxicity1.7831LD50, mol/kg
Fish Toxicity-0.3132pLC50, mg/L
Tetrahymena Pyriformis Toxicity1.8338pIGC50, ug/L

References

TitleJournalDatePubmed ID
Integrated transcriptomics and metabolomics reveal signatures of lipid metabolism dysregulation in HepaRG liver cells exposed to PCB 126.Arch Toxicol2018 Aug29947894
Dioxin-like PCB 126 Increases Systemic Inflammation and AcceleratesAtherosclerosis in Lean LDL Receptor-Deficient Mice.Toxicol Sci2018 Apr 129216392
Interaction of mammary bovine ABCG2 with AFB1 and its metabolites and regulation by PCB 126 in a MDCKII in vitro model.J Vet Pharmacol Ther2017 Dec28198024
Sensitivity of lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) early life stages to 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-P-dioxin and 3,3',4,4',5-pentachlorobiphenyl.Environ Toxicol Chem2017 Apr27600767
Developmental toxicity, oxidative stress, and related gene expression induced by dioxin-like PCB 126 in zebrafish (Danio rerio).Environ Toxicol2016 Mar25213558
Developmental toxicity, EROD, and CYP1A mRNA expression in zebrafish embryosexposed to dioxin-like PCB126.Environ Toxicol2016 Feb25099626
Progression of micronutrient alteration and hepatotoxicity following acute PCB126exposure.Toxicology2015 Dec 226410179
Consensus toxicity factors for polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins, dibenzofurans, and biphenyls combining in silico models and extensive in vitro screening of AhR-mediated effects in human and rodent cells.Chem Res Toxicol2015 Apr 2025654323
The estimation of consumer health risk associated with organochlorine xenobioticsin hard smoked cheese in Poland.J Environ Sci Health B201526065520
Mammalian cytochrome P450-dependent metabolism of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and coplanar polychlorinated biphenyls.Int J Mol Sci2014 Aug 1325123135
Does dietary copper supplementation enhance or diminish PCB126 toxicity in the rodent liver?Chem Res Toxicol2013 May 2023527585
Mast cells in the intestine and gills of the sea bream, Sparus aurata, exposed toa polychlorinated biphenyl, PCB 126.Acta Histochem2012 Feb21565388
[Evaluation of contamination of some types of honey with selected persistentorganic polutants (POPs)].Rocz Panstw Zakl Hig201223173342
Acute toxicity of 3,3',4,4',5-pentachlorobiphenyl (PCB 126) in maleSprague-Dawley rats: effects on hepatic oxidative stress, glutathione and metals status.Environ Int2010 Nov19969354
Long-term effects of developmental exposure to low doses of PCB 126 andmethylmercury.Toxicol Lett2010 Aug 120450966
The influence of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs),dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) and itsmetabolite-dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene (DDE) on mRNA expression for NP-I/OT and PGA, involved in oxytocin synthesis in bovine granulosa and luteal cells.Reprod Toxicol2009 Nov19383538
Altered stress-induced cortisol levels in goats exposed to polychlorinatedbiphenyls (PCB 126 and PCB 153) during fetal and postnatal development.J Toxicol Environ Health A200919184731
Relative potency based on hepatic enzyme induction predicts immunosuppressive effects of a mixture of PCDDS/PCDFS and PCBS.Toxicol Appl Pharmacol2008 Mar 1518190939
Neurobehavioral assessment of rats exposed to low doses of PCB126 and methylmercury during development.Environ Toxicol Pharmacol2008 Jan21783843
A critical comparison of murine pathology and epidemiological data of TCDD, PCB126, and PeCDF.Toxicol Pathol2007 Dec18098033

Targets

General Function:
Transcription regulatory region dna binding
Specific Function:
Ligand-activated transcriptional activator. Binds to the XRE promoter region of genes it activates. Activates the expression of multiple phase I and II xenobiotic chemical metabolizing enzyme genes (such as the CYP1A1 gene). Mediates biochemical and toxic effects of halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons. Involved in cell-cycle regulation. Likely to play an important role in the development and maturation of many tissues. Regulates the circadian clock by inhibiting the basal and circadian expression of the core circadian component PER1. Inhibits PER1 by repressing the CLOCK-ARNTL/BMAL1 heterodimer mediated transcriptional activation of PER1.
Gene Name:
AHR
Uniprot ID:
P35869
Molecular Weight:
96146.705 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Dioxin-like PCBs bind to the aryl hydrocarbon receptor, which disrupts cell function by altering the transcription of genes, mainly be inducing the expression of hepatic Phase I and Phase II enzymes, especially of the cytochrome P450 family.
References
  1. Safe S, Bandiera S, Sawyer T, Robertson L, Safe L, Parkinson A, Thomas PE, Ryan DE, Reik LM, Levin W, et al.: PCBs: structure-function relationships and mechanism of action. Environ Health Perspect. 1985 May;60:47-56. [2992927 ]
General Function:
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function:
Nuclear hormone receptor. Binds estrogens with an affinity similar to that of ESR1, and activates expression of reporter genes containing estrogen response elements (ERE) in an estrogen-dependent manner (PubMed:20074560). Isoform beta-cx lacks ligand binding ability and has no or only very low ere binding activity resulting in the loss of ligand-dependent transactivation ability. DNA-binding by ESR1 and ESR2 is rapidly lost at 37 degrees Celsius in the absence of ligand while in the presence of 17 beta-estradiol and 4-hydroxy-tamoxifen loss in DNA-binding at elevated temperature is more gradual.
Gene Name:
ESR2
Uniprot ID:
Q92731
Molecular Weight:
59215.765 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Causes endocrine disruption in humans by binding to and inhibiting the estrogen receptor.
References
  1. Taccone-Gallucci M, Manca-di-Villahermosa S, Battistini L, Stuffler RG, Tedesco M, Maccarrone M: N-3 PUFAs reduce oxidative stress in ESRD patients on maintenance HD by inhibiting 5-lipoxygenase activity. Kidney Int. 2006 Apr;69(8):1450-4. [16531984 ]
General Function:
Pyridoxal phosphate binding
Specific Function:
Catalyzes the decarboxylation of L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (DOPA) to dopamine, L-5-hydroxytryptophan to serotonin and L-tryptophan to tryptamine.
Gene Name:
DDC
Uniprot ID:
P20711
Molecular Weight:
53925.815 Da
Mechanism of Action:
PCB inhibition of aromatic-L-amino-acid decarboxylase is believed to cause decreased dopamine synthesis.
References
  1. ATSDR - Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (2000). Toxicological profile for polychlorinated biphenyls. U.S. Public Health Service in collaboration with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). : http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp17.html
General Function:
Oxygen binding
Specific Function:
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It oxidizes a variety of structurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, retinoid and xenobiotics. Preferentially oxidizes 17beta-estradiol to the carcinogenic 4-hydroxy derivative, and a variety of procarcinogenic compounds to their activated forms, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Promotes angiogenesis by removing cellular oxygenation products, thereby decreasing oxidative stress, release of antiangiogenic factor THBS2, then allowing endothelial cells migration, cell adhesion and capillary morphogenesis. These changes are concommitant with the endothelial nitric oxide synthase activity and nitric oxide synthesis. Plays an important role in the regulation of perivascular cell proliferation, migration, and survival through modulation of the intracellular oxidative state and NF-kappa-B expression and/or activity, during angiogenesis. Contributes to oxidative homeostasis and ultrastructural organization and function of trabecular meshwork tissue through modulation of POSTN expression.
Gene Name:
CYP1B1
Uniprot ID:
Q16678
Molecular Weight:
60845.33 Da
References
  1. Bruno RD, Njar VC: Targeting cytochrome P450 enzymes: a new approach in anti-cancer drug development. Bioorg Med Chem. 2007 Aug 1;15(15):5047-60. Epub 2007 May 23. [17544277 ]
General Function:
Tyrosine 3-monooxygenase activity
Specific Function:
Plays an important role in the physiology of adrenergic neurons.
Gene Name:
TH
Uniprot ID:
P07101
Molecular Weight:
58599.545 Da
Mechanism of Action:
PCB inhibition of tyrosine 3-monooxygenase is believed to cause decreased dopamine synthesis.
References
  1. ATSDR - Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (2000). Toxicological profile for polychlorinated biphenyls. U.S. Public Health Service in collaboration with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). : http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp17.html
General Function:
Polychlorinated biphenyl binding
Specific Function:
Binds phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylinositol, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) and weakly progesterone, potent inhibitor of phospholipase A2.
Gene Name:
SCGB1A1
Uniprot ID:
P11684
Molecular Weight:
9993.6 Da
Mechanism of Action:
PCBs will bioaccumulate by binding to receptor proteins such as uteroglobin.
References
  1. Troisi GM, Haraguchi K, Kaydoo DS, Nyman M, Aguilar A, Borrell A, Siebert U, Mason CF: Bioaccumulation of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and dichlorodiphenylethane (DDE) methyl sulfones in tissues of seal and dolphin morbillivirus epizootic victims. J Toxicol Environ Health A. 2001 Jan 12;62(1):1-8. [11205532 ]
General Function:
Sulfotransferase activity
Specific Function:
Sulfotransferase that utilizes 3'-phospho-5'-adenylyl sulfate (PAPS) as sulfonate donor to catalyze the sulfate conjugation of estradiol and estrone. May play a role in the regulation of estrogen receptor activity by metabolizing free estradiol. Maximally sulfates beta-estradiol and estrone at concentrations of 20 nM. Also sulfates dehydroepiandrosterone, pregnenolone, ethinylestradiol, equalenin, diethylstilbesterol and 1-naphthol, at significantly higher concentrations; however, cortisol, testosterone and dopamine are not sulfated.
Gene Name:
SULT1E1
Uniprot ID:
P49888
Molecular Weight:
35126.185 Da
Mechanism of Action:
PCBs can cause endocrine disurption by binding to estrogen sulfotransferase, which can stimulate the growth of certain cancer cells and produce other estrogenic effects, such as reproductive dysfunction.
References
  1. Aoki Y: Polychlorinated biphenyls, polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins, and polychlorinated dibenzofurans as endocrine disrupters--what we have learned from Yusho disease. Environ Res. 2001 May;86(1):2-11. [11386736 ]
General Function:
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function:
Nuclear hormone receptor. The steroid hormones and their receptors are involved in the regulation of eukaryotic gene expression and affect cellular proliferation and differentiation in target tissues. Ligand-dependent nuclear transactivation involves either direct homodimer binding to a palindromic estrogen response element (ERE) sequence or association with other DNA-binding transcription factors, such as AP-1/c-Jun, c-Fos, ATF-2, Sp1 and Sp3, to mediate ERE-independent signaling. Ligand binding induces a conformational change allowing subsequent or combinatorial association with multiprotein coactivator complexes through LXXLL motifs of their respective components. Mutual transrepression occurs between the estrogen receptor (ER) and NF-kappa-B in a cell-type specific manner. Decreases NF-kappa-B DNA-binding activity and inhibits NF-kappa-B-mediated transcription from the IL6 promoter and displace RELA/p65 and associated coregulators from the promoter. Recruited to the NF-kappa-B response element of the CCL2 and IL8 promoters and can displace CREBBP. Present with NF-kappa-B components RELA/p65 and NFKB1/p50 on ERE sequences. Can also act synergistically with NF-kappa-B to activate transcription involving respective recruitment adjacent response elements; the function involves CREBBP. Can activate the transcriptional activity of TFF1. Also mediates membrane-initiated estrogen signaling involving various kinase cascades. Isoform 3 is involved in activation of NOS3 and endothelial nitric oxide production. Isoforms lacking one or several functional domains are thought to modulate transcriptional activity by competitive ligand or DNA binding and/or heterodimerization with the full length receptor. Essential for MTA1-mediated transcriptional regulation of BRCA1 and BCAS3. Isoform 3 can bind to ERE and inhibit isoform 1.
Gene Name:
ESR1
Uniprot ID:
P03372
Molecular Weight:
66215.45 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Causes endocrine disruption in humans by binding to and inhibiting the estrogen receptor.
References
  1. Taccone-Gallucci M, Manca-di-Villahermosa S, Battistini L, Stuffler RG, Tedesco M, Maccarrone M: N-3 PUFAs reduce oxidative stress in ESRD patients on maintenance HD by inhibiting 5-lipoxygenase activity. Kidney Int. 2006 Apr;69(8):1450-4. [16531984 ]