Polyhalogenated
Polyhalogenated is a chemical descriptor for compounds that contain two or more halogen atoms in the same molecule. Halogens include fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine. The term covers a broad range of substances, from small inorganic salts and halogenated gases to large organic molecules and polymers in which multiple X atoms are substituted on carbon or other backbones.
Properties of polyhalogenated compounds depend on the halogen type and arrangement. They often exhibit high electronegativity
Industrial and consumer applications include solvents (chlorinated solvents like carbon tetrachloride and chloroform), refrigerants, flame retardants
Environmental and health considerations have led to regulatory controls in many regions. Many polyhalogenated substances are