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Kepone; decachlorooctahydro-1,3,4-metheno-2H-cyclobutapentalene-2-one | Kepone; decachlorooctahydro-1,3,4-metheno-2H-cyclobutapentalene-2-one | ||
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| + | * Human carcinogen. | ||
| + | * Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. | ||
| + | * ChemService: [http://cdn.chemservice.com/product/msdsnew/External/English/N-12291%20English%20SDS%20US.pdf SDS] | ||
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| + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== | ||
Soluble in acetic acid, alcohols, ketones. Slightly soluble in water. | Soluble in acetic acid, alcohols, ketones. Slightly soluble in water. | ||
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! scope="row"| Melting Point | ! scope="row"| Melting Point | ||
| − | | 350 (dec) | + | | 350 C (dec) |
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! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ||
| mol. wt. = 490.64 | | mol. wt. = 490.64 | ||
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[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:11, 29 May 2022
Description
A chlorinated hydrocarbon formerly used as an Insecticide and Fungicide. Kepone pellets, a commercial product containing 0.125% chlordecone, was introduced in 1961 for Cockroach control. The use of chlordecone has been banned in the U.S since 1977.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Kepone; decachlorooctahydro-1,3,4-metheno-2H-cyclobutapentalene-2-one
Risks
- Human carcinogen.
- Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption.
- ChemService: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in acetic acid, alcohols, ketones. Slightly soluble in water.
| Composition | C10Cl10O |
|---|---|
| CAS | 143-50-0 |
| Melting Point | 350 C (dec) |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 490.64 |