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Trichloroepoxypropane MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Trichloroepoxypropane
Tree Number(s)
D02.355.291.411.900
D02.455.526.439.920
Unique ID
D014239
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D014239
Scope Note
A potent epoxide hydrase and aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase inhibitor. It enhances the tumor-initiating ability of certain carcinogens.
Entry Term(s)
1,1,1-Trichloropropene-2,3-oxide
1,2-Epoxy-3,3,3-Trichloropropane
Trichloropropane Oxide
Trichloropropene Oxide
Trichloropropylene Oxide
Pharm Action
Enzyme Inhibitors
Registry Numbers
3083-23-6
CAS Type 1 Name
Oxirane, (trichloromethyl)-
Previous Indexing
Epoxy Compounds (1975-1979)
Ethers, Cyclic (1966-1974)
Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated (1974-1979)
Hydrocarbons, Halogenated (1966-1973)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under HYDROCARBONS, CHLORINATED 1980-90
History Note
91(80); was see under HYDROCARBONS, CHLORINATED 1980-90
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1979/02/21
Revision Date
2004/07/07
Trichloroepoxypropane Preferred
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