ENDOSULFAN

• Chemical Name: Endosulfan

• IUPAC Name: 6,7,8,9,10,10-hexachloro-1,5,5a,6,9,9a-hexahydro-6,9-methano-2,4,3-benzodioxathiepin-3-oxide

• CAS Number: 115-29-7

• Molecular Formula: C₉H₆Cl₆O₃S

• Molecular Weight: 406.9 G/mol

• Synonyms: Thiodan, Thionex

2. Physical Properties

• Appearance: White To Light Yellow Crystalline Solid (technical Grade)

• Odor: Mild Sulfur-like Odor

• Melting Point: 230–238 °C (decomposes)

• Boiling Point: 420 °C (decomposes)

• Density: 1.77 G/cm³ (approx.)

• Solubility:

  • Water: 0.32 Mg/L At 20°C

  • Organic Solvents: Soluble In Acetone, Benzene, Xylene, Toluene

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