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Chemical Name: Heptachlor
CAS Number: 76-44-8
Molecular Formula: C10H5Cl7
Molecular Weight: 373.32 G/mol
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White To Pale Yellow Crystalline Solid |
| Odor | Mild, Musty |
| Melting Point | 95–97 °C |
| Boiling Point | 230 °C At 0.5 Mm Hg (decomposes) |
| Density | ~1.8 G/cm³ |
| Solubility In Water | Very Low (~0.005 Mg/L At 25 °C) |
| Solubility In Organic Solvents | Soluble In Organic Solvents Like Acetone, Benzene, Chloroform |
| Vapor Pressure | ~1.5 × 10⁻⁵ Mm Hg At 25 °C |
Purity: Typically >98% For Technical Grade
Moisture Content: <0.5% |
Ash Content: <0.1% |
Impurities: Limits On Related Chlorinated Pesticides Or Degradation Products |
Used Historically As An Insecticide And Termiticide
Controlled Or Banned In Many Countries Due To Environmental Persistence And Toxicity
Highly Toxic And Persistent In The Environment
Possible Carcinogen And Endocrine Disruptor
Requires Careful Handling, Storage, And Disposal
