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C14H10CL4 [1 record]

Record 1 2009-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

A derivative of the insecticide dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane that specifically inhibits cells of the adrenal cortex and their production of hormones. It is used to treat adrenocortical tumors and causes CNS [central nervous system] damage, but no bone marrow depression.

OBS

Chemical formula: C14H10Cl4

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

Dérivé de l'insecticide DDD qui inhibe spécifiquement les cellules du cortex adrénalien et leur production d'hormones. Il est utilisé dans le traitement des cancers corticosurrénaliens. Ils peut provoquer des troubles centraux.

OBS

Formule chimique : C14H10Cl4

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
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