Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Pentachlorothiophenol (PCTP) is recognized for its toxicological concerns and environmental persistence. As a persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic substance, PCTP has garnered attention due to its potential adverse impacts on ecosystems and human health. Despite its significance, research on PCTP remains relatively sparse, with limited recent literature available on its toxicity, methods for quantification, and occurrence in environmental matrices. Analytical methods for detecting PCTP have largely evolved from techniques used for similar compounds such as hexachlorobenzene, focusing on metabolite analysis in biological and environmental samples. Recent studies underscore the necessity for robust analytical techniques to precisely monitor PCTP levels in aquatic systems and human exposure scenarios. This review consolidates current knowledge on PCTP, emphasizing its toxicological profile, analytical methodologies, and occurrence in environmental samples. By synthesizing findings from recent studies, this paper offers insights into the current understanding of PCTP while identifying areas that warrant further investigation.
Source: Food Science and Preservation
Authors: Jeongmin Park, Jiin Kim, Joon-Goo Lee
Institution: Seoul National University of Science and Technology
Language: English
Subfield: Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Funder: Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
Award: G227584232
OpenAlex ID: W4404555029