| Fatal overdose of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D). | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 8206450 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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An ingestion of an unknown quantity of U 46 D-Fluid (500 g dichlorophenoxyacetic acid/l) in a suicide is described. Although 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4 D) is widely used as a herbicide, intoxications are relatively rare. Quantitation of 2,4-D was performed by diethyl ether extraction from acidified samples (viscera) or by deproteinization (blood, plasma) with methanol before HPLC analysis. Postmortem concentrations of 2,4-D in body fluids and tissues are given. The proposed method resulted in a rapid procedure most useful in cases of deliberate poisoning with phenoxyacetic herbicides. |
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Authors:
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T Keller; G Skopp; M Wu; R Aderjan |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Forensic science international Volume: 65 ISSN: 0379-0738 ISO Abbreviation: Forensic Sci. Int. Publication Date: 1994 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1994-07-11 Completed Date: 1994-07-11 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7902034 Medline TA: Forensic Sci Int Country: IRELAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 13-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Institute for Forensic Medicine, University of Heidelberg, Germany. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid
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analysis,
poisoning* Body Fluids / chemistry Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid Fatal Outcome Humans Male Middle Aged Multiple Organ Failure / chemically induced Overdose Postmortem Changes Sensitivity and Specificity Suicide* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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94-75-7/2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid |
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