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Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula Cl2
Molecular Weight 70.906
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of CHLORINE

SMILES

ClCl

InChI

InChIKey=KZBUYRJDOAKODT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/Cl2/c1-2

HIDE SMILES / InChI
Molecular Formula Cl2
Molecular Weight 70.906
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Description

CHLORINE is a yellow-green gas at room temperature with a pungent suffocating odor. It is a very reactive and strongly oxidizing chemical element that belongs to the group of halogens with the atomic number 17 and symbol Cl. It is commonly used in sanitation, disinfection, and antiseptic processes.

Approval Year

1921
1467
PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
The role of cell swelling in the stimulation of glycogen synthesis by insulin.
1992 Mar 15
Cytokine-stimulated nitric oxide production inhibits adenylyl cyclase and cAMP-dependent secretion in cholangiocytes.
2003 Mar
Chlorine inhalation produces nasal airflow limitation in allergic rhinitic subjects without evidence of neuropeptide release.
2004 Dec
Effects of endothelin receptor antagonism on acute lung injury induced by chlorine gas.
2006 Jun
The role of gamma delta T cells in airway epithelial injury and bronchial responsiveness after chlorine gas exposure in mice.
2007 Mar 7
Comparative assessment of air pollution-related health risks in Houston.
2007 Oct
Integrated disinfection by-products (DBP) mixtures research: gene expression alterations in primary rat hepatocyte cultures exposed to DBP mixtures formed by chlorination and ozonation/postchlorination.
2008
[The role of stacking interactions in the mechanisms of binding of the glycine site of NMDA-receptor with antagonists and 3-hydroxykynurenine].
2008 Jan-Feb
[Investigation of an outbreak of acute respiratory illness due to exposure to chlorine gas in a public swimming pool].
2008 May-Jun
Mass casualties from acute inhalation of chlorine gas.
2009 Dec
Multiple protective activities of neuroglobin in cultured neuronal cells exposed to hypoxia re-oxygenation injury.
2009 Mar
Deviations from Haber's Law for multiple measures of acute lung injury in chlorine-exposed mice.
2010 Dec
Functional genomics of chlorine-induced acute lung injury in mice.
2010 Jul
Sensory detection and responses to toxic gases: mechanisms, health effects, and countermeasures.
2010 Jul
Identification of triptolide, a natural diterpenoid compound, as an inhibitor of lung inflammation.
2010 Jun
Characterization of cellular uptake of perfluorooctanoate via organic anion-transporting polypeptide 1A2, organic anion transporter 4, and urate transporter 1 for their potential roles in mediating human renal reabsorption of perfluorocarboxylates.
2010 Oct
CGRP induction in cystic fibrosis airways alters the submucosal gland progenitor cell niche in mice.
2011 Aug
Chlorine gas exposure causes systemic endothelial dysfunction by inhibiting endothelial nitric oxide synthase-dependent signaling.
2011 Aug
Toxicogenomic analysis of chlorine vapor-induced porcine skin injury.
2012 Dec
Emergency management of chemical weapons injuries.
2012 Feb
Fine particulate matter constituents and cardiopulmonary mortality in a heavily polluted Chinese city.
2012 Mar
Inhalation of chlorine causes long-standing lung inflammation and airway hyperresponsiveness in a murine model of chemical-induced lung injury.
2013 Jan 7
[Observation on both Na(+)-K+ Atpase activity and expression of Na(+)-K+ AtPase alpha1 mRNA in lung tissues of rats acute poisoned with nickel carbonyl].
2013 Sep
Acute chlorine gas exposure produces transient inflammation and a progressive alteration in surfactant composition with accompanying mechanical dysfunction.
2014 Jul 1
Chlorine gas exposure disrupts nitric oxide homeostasis in the pulmonary vasculature.
2014 Jul 3
Patents

Patents

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05696108
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05698578
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05700830
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05708168
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05717100
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05767131
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05780470
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05852028
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06159998
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07019136
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07253166
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07259266
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Name Type Language
CHLORINE
FCC   HSDB   MI   VANDF   WHO-DD  
Systematic Name English
INS-925
Common Name English
Chlorine [WHO-DD]
Common Name English
CHLORINUM
HPUS  
Common Name English
E-925
Common Name English
CHLORINE [VANDF]
Common Name English
CHLORINUM [HPUS]
Common Name English
CHLORINE [MI]
Common Name English
CHLORINE [FCC]
Common Name English
INS NO.925
Common Name English
CHLORINE [HSDB]
Common Name English
MOLECULAR CHLORINE
Common Name English
Classification Tree Code System Code
CODEX ALIMENTARIUS (GSFA) INS-925
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NCI_THESAURUS C1940
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EPA PESTICIDE CODE 20501
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JECFA EVALUATION INS-925
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Code System Code Type Description
EVMPD
SUB22124
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CHEBI
23116
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DRUG BANK
DB11109
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WIKIPEDIA
Chlorine
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HSDB
206
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RXCUI
1310122
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SMS_ID
100000089033
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DAILYMED
4R7X1O2820
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EPA CompTox
DTXSID1020273
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CAS
7782-50-5
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NCI_THESAURUS
C68243
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MESH
D002713
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PUBCHEM
24526
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ECHA (EC/EINECS)
231-959-5
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CHEBI
29310
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FDA UNII
4R7X1O2820
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MERCK INDEX
m3365
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