Chlordecone
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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 |