Endrin

Description

A chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticide whose use is now banned in the United States. Endrin was first introduced as a pesticide and insecticide in 1951. It is an isomer of dieldrin.

Synonyms and Related Terms

mendrin; nendrin; hexadrin; insecticide no. 269; compound 269; ENT-17251

Risks

• Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption.
• Biohazard.
• CDH Chemicals: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

Composition	C12H8Cl6O
CAS	72-20-8
Melting Point	245 C (dec)
Molecular Weight	mol. wt. = 380.93