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CAS 33213-65-9

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β-Endosulfan

Description:
β-Endosulfan is an organochlorine compound that belongs to the class of insecticides and acaricides. It is a stereoisomer of endosulfan, which is a mixture of two isomers: α and β. This compound is characterized by its white crystalline solid form and has a relatively low solubility in water, but it is more soluble in organic solvents. β-Endosulfan exhibits a high degree of lipophilicity, allowing it to bioaccumulate in the fatty tissues of organisms. It acts primarily as a neurotoxin, disrupting the normal functioning of the nervous system in insects by inhibiting the activity of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a key neurotransmitter. While effective in pest control, β-Endosulfan has raised environmental and health concerns due to its persistence in the environment and potential toxicity to non-target organisms, including humans. As a result, its use has been restricted or banned in several countries. Proper handling and application practices are essential to mitigate its risks.
Formula:C9H6Cl6O3S
InChI:InChI=1/C9H6Cl6O3S/c10-5-6(11)8(13)4-2-18-19(16)17-1-3(4)7(5,12)9(8,14)15/h3-4H,1-2H2/t3-,4+,7+,8-,19-
InChI key:InChIKey=RDYMFSUJUZBWLH-LLXUDWAZNA-N
SMILES:Cl[C@@]12[C@]3([C@@]([C@@](Cl)(C1(Cl)Cl)C(Cl)=C2Cl)(COS(=O)OC3)[H])[H]
Synonyms:
  • (5aR,6S,9aS)-6,7,8,9,10,10-hexachloro-1,5,5a,6,9,9a-hexahydro-6,9-methano-2,4,3-benzodioxathiepine 3-oxide
  • 5-Norbornene-2,3-dimethanol, 1,4,5,6,7,7-hexachloro-, cyclic sulfite, exo-
  • 6,9-Methano-2,4,3-benzodioxathiepin, 6,7,8,9,10,10-hexachloro-1,5,5a,6,9,9a-hexahydro-, 3-oxide, (3α,5aα,6β,9β,9aα)-
  • Endosulfan 2
  • Endosulfan B
  • Endosulphan II
  • General Weed Killer
  • Thiodan II
  • beta-Endosulfan
  • α-Thionex
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