Description
3,5,6-Trichloro-2-pyridinol (TCPy) is a chloride of 2-pyridone with oral activity. 3,5,6-Trichloro-2-pyridinol is the main degradation product of the herbicide Triclopyr and the insecticides Chlorpyrifos and chlorpyrifos-methyl. 3,5,6-Trichloro-2-pyridinol is associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and decreased testosterone levels. 3,5,6-Trichloro-2-pyridinol causes hearing loss, hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity in mice [1][2][3][4][5]