β-Hexachlorocyclohexane

CAS: 319-85-7

Ref. 3D-AAA31985

Product Information

• Name: β-Hexachlorocyclohexane
• Synonyms: beta-Hexachlorocyclohexane, 1-alpha,2-beta,3-alpha,4-beta,5-alpha,6-beta-Hexachlorocyclohexane, Ai3-09233, Brn 1907338, Ccris 328, Cyclohexane, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachloro-, (1alpha,2beta,3alpha,4beta,5alpha,6beta)-, Cyclohexane, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachloro-, beta-isomer, Cyclohexane, beta-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachloro-, Ent 9,233, Hsdb 6183, beta-HCH, beta-Hexachloran, beta-Hexachlorobenzene, beta-Lindane, trans-alpha-Benzenehexachloride, (1alpha,2beta,3alpha,4beta,5alpha,6beta)-1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane, Hexachlorocyclohexane, beta-, beta-HCH [Hexachlorocyclohexanes], (1R,2R,3R,4R,5R,6R)-1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane, (1α,2β,3α,4β,5α,6β)-1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorcyclohexan, (1α,2β,3α,4β,5α,6β)-1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane, (1Α,2Β,3Α,4Β,5Α,6Β)-1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexaclorociclohexano, Beta-1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorcyclohexan, Cyclohexane, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachloro-, (1α,2β,3α,4β,5α,6β)-, Cyclohexane, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachloro-, β-, Hexachlorocyclohexane, β-1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane, Β-666, β-Benzene hexachloride, β-BHC, β-HCH, β-Hexachloran, β-Hexachlorobenzene, β-Lindane

Description

β-Hexachlorocyclohexane (β-HCH) is an organochlorine insecticide that inhibits mitochondrial membrane potential, causing a decrease in ATP production. β-HCH has been shown to be genotoxic, with a high rate of mutation in bacteria and yeast. It also causes oxidative stress in human serum and increases the levels of reactive oxygen species. β-HCH has long-term toxicity effects by decreasing metabolic rates and altering enzyme activities in experimental models. β-HCH is toxic to both animals and humans at high doses, with a low threshold for acute toxicity. The optimum concentration for this chemical is not known but it should be kept below 1 ppm to avoid any toxic effects.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 290.83 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₆Cl₆
• Purity: Min. 95%