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Hexachloroacetone



Hexachloroacetone
IUPAC name 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexachloropropanone
Other names perchloroacetone
HCA
Identifiers
CAS number 116-16-5
SMILES ClC(Cl)(Cl)C(=O)C(Cl)(Cl)Cl
Properties
Molecular formula C3Cl6O
Molar mass 264.75 g/mol
Density  ? g/cm3
Melting point

-2 °C

Boiling point

204 °C

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

Hexachloroacetone is an organic compound with the formula CCl3-CO-CCl3. It is also called 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexachloropropanone. It is a colorless liquid that is slightly soluble in water.

The main use of hexachloroacetone is as a pesticide. For the use of hexachloroacetone in the preparation of a novel insect repellant, see Perkow reaction.

References


     
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