dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA)

Uses

• weed killer used on crops

Adverse effects

• effects on fetal thyroid hormone levels, linked to low birth weight, impaired brain development, decreased IQ & impaired motor skills later in life

Notes

• EPA to suspend registration of DCPA sole becuase manufacturer, AMVAC Chemical Corporation, failed to provide sufficient data on DCPA & its health risks

More general terms

• phthalate
• herbicide

Database

• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=2943