α-hexachlorocyclohexane | |
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α-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane |
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Other names
α-HCH |
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Identifiers | |
CAS number | 319-84-6 |
ChemSpider | 16740741 |
Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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Properties | |
Molecular formula | C6H6Cl6 |
Molar mass | 290.83 g/mol |
(verify) (what is: / ?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
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α-Hexachlorocyclohexane (α-HCH) is an organochloride which is one of the isomers of hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH).[1] It is a byproduct of the production of the insecticide lindane (γ-HCH) and it is typically still contained in commercial grade lindane used as insecticide. Lindane, however, has not been produced or used in the United States for more than 20 years.[1] At ambient temperatures it is a stable, white, powdery solid substance.