Beta-Benzenehexachloride

Beta-Benzenehexachloride is an organochloride insecticide consisting of a cyclohexane substituted with one chlorine atom on each carbon atom. It is an isomer of lindane.


 * Trade and product names: HCH (Europe), hexachlor (Sweden), hexachloran (USSR)
 * Chemical functions: insecticide
 * May be found in the following types of products: insecticide
 * Uses: insecticide, Lindane breakdown product, no commercial uses
 * Manufacturers: Inquinosa International SA
 * Health concern: Cancer, Reproductive System, Hormone System, Stomach Or Intestines, Brain, Nervous System, Cardiovascular System Or Blood, Immune System