The determination of strong mutagen MX [3-chloro-4-(dichloromethyl)-5-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone] in drinking water in China

Chemosphere. 1995 Jun;30(12):2219-25. doi: 10.1016/0045-6535(95)00095-p.

Abstract

The strong mutagen, [3-chloro-4-(dichloromethyl)-5-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone] (MX) was found to occur in chlorinated drinking water in China. Some tap water samples from Jiangsu province, which contained MX of 3-60ng/L, were analyzed. Quantitation is based on gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, using peak area of selective ion monitoring of the methyl derivative of MX.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • China
  • Furans / analysis*
  • Furans / metabolism
  • Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
  • Methylation
  • Mutagens / analysis*
  • Mutagens / metabolism
  • Reference Standards
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical / analysis*
  • Water Supply / standards*

Substances

  • Furans
  • Mutagens
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical
  • 3-chloro-4-(dichloromethyl)-5-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone