ENDRIN

Endrin – Specification & Information

1. Chemical Information

• Name: Endrin

• CAS Number: 72-20-8

• Chemical Formula: C12H8Cl6O

• Molecular Weight: 380.83 G/mol

• IUPAC Name: (1R,2S,3R,6S,7R,8S,9S,11R)-3,4,5,6,13,13-Hexachloro-1,7,8,9,10,11-hexahydro-1,4,4a,6,9-methanocyclobuta[cd]pentalen-2-ol

• Appearance: White Crystalline Solid

• Solubility: Practically Insoluble In Water; Soluble In Organic Solvents Such As Acetone, Benzene, And Chloroform

2. Use And Function

• Type: Organochlorine Insecticide

• Applications: Historically Used On Cotton, Cereal Grains, Vegetables, And Fruits To Control Insects Like Aphids, Leafhoppers, And Beetles

• Mode Of Action: Neurotoxin, Disrupts The Central Nervous System Of Insects

• Status: Banned Or Severely Restricted Globally Due To High Toxicity And Persistence

3. Physical And Chemical Specifications

• Purity: Technical Grade Usually ≥ 98%

• Melting Point: 230–240°C

• Boiling Point: Decomposes Before Boiling

• Density: Approx. 1.85 G/cm³

• Appearance: White Crystalline Powder

• Odor: Mild

• Stability: Stable Under Normal Conditions But Decomposes At High Temperature Releasing Toxic Gases