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Heptachlor



Heptachlor
Identifiers
CAS number 76-44-8
SMILES ClC1(C(Cl)2Cl)C(C=CC3Cl)C3C2(Cl)C(Cl)=C1Cl
Properties
Molecular formula C10H5Cl7
Molar mass 373.32 g/mol
Density 1.58 g/cm3
Melting point

95-96 °C

Boiling point

135-145 °C at 1-1.5 m Hg

Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Heptachlor is an insecticide that usually comes in the form of a white or tan powder, the tan powder being of lower purity. It is similar to insecticide chlordane. Heptachlor was widely used in the past to kill insects. In 1962, Rachel Carson's Silent Spring questioned the safety of heptachlor. The Environmental Protection Agency has banned the sale of heptachlor products in the United States and virtually eliminated its use for any purpose. Due to its highly stable structure, heptachlor can persist in the environment for decades. The amount that can be present in different foods is regulated.

References
     
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