2,4,5-Trichloroaniline (CED0024041)

2,4,5-Trichloroaniline is an organic compound with the chemical formula C6H4Cl3N and an average molecular weight of 196.46 g/mol. 2,4,5-Trichloroaniline belongs to the aniline and substituted anilines, a subclass of benzene and substituted derivatives within the organic compounds. The compound has been identified in or released from 20 recorded sources. These include drinking water and water supply sources such as bottled water, tap water, desalinated water, and drinking water. It is also found in aquatic systems and sediments, including seawater, freshwater, surface water, and groundwater. Within wastewater, sanitation, and biosolids, the compound is present in mine wastewater, industrial wastewater, wastewater treatment effluent, and unspecified wastewater. Other sources include marine, shipping, and aquaculture sectors via bilge water and ballast water, as well as agriculture and land management through irrigation water. Additionally, it is associated with appliances, HVAC, and refrigerants, specifically water heaters and water coolers, along with three other sectors. Recorded routes of exposure for 2,4,5-Trichloroaniline include touch, oral, and inhalation.