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Trichloroepoxypropane
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Definition
: A potent epoxide hydrase and aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase inhibitor. It enhances the tumor-initiating ability of certain carcinogens.
Pharmacological Action
Enzyme Inhibitors
Other names
Trichloropropene Oxide; Oxide, Trichloropropylene; Oxide, Trichloropropene; Oxide, Trichloropropane; Trichloropropylene Oxide; Trichloropropane Oxide; 1,2-
Epoxy-
3,3,3-
Trichloropropane; 1,1,1-
Trichloropropene-
2,3-
oxide