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HEXACHLOROBENZENE (HCB)

Hexachlorobenzene (HCB)

Hexachlorobenzene (HCB)

  • Chemical Name: Hexachlorobenzene

  • CAS Number: 118-74-1

  • Molecular Formula: C₆Cl₆

  • Molecular Weight: 284.78 G/mol

  • Chemical Structure: Benzene Ring Fully Substituted With Six Chlorine Atoms


⚙️ Typical Technical Specifications (Industrial Grade – Historical Reference)

Parameter Specification
Appearance White To Off-white Crystalline Solid
Purity ≥ 98–99%
Melting Point 229–231°C
Boiling Point ~323°C
Density 2.04 G/cm³ (25°C)
Solubility In Water Very Low (~0.005 Mg/L At 25°C)
Solubility Soluble In Organic Solvents (benzene, Chloroform)
Vapor Pressure Very Low (1.09 × 10⁻⁵ MmHg At 20°C)
Odor Slight, Musty
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