bhc

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bhc structure	Common Name	bhc
	CAS Number	608-73-1	Molecular Weight	290.83000
	Density	1.59g/cm3	Boiling Point	288ºC at 760 mmHg
	Molecular Formula	C₆H₆Cl₆	Melting Point	141.5ºC
	MSDS	Chinese USA	Flash Point	157.5ºC
	Symbol	GHS06, GHS08, GHS09	Signal Word	Danger

Summary: Hexachlorocyclohexane (BHC, a mixture of hexachlorocyclohexane isomers), CAS号608-73-1, molecular formula C6H6Cl6, molecular weight 290.83000. Appearance: Powder or crystalline flakes, melting point 141.5℃, boiling point 288℃, density 1.59g/cm3. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name	hexachlorocyclohexane
Synonym	More Synonyms

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density	1.59g/cm3
Boiling Point	288ºC at 760 mmHg
Melting Point	141.5ºC
Molecular Formula	C₆H₆Cl₆
Molecular Weight	290.83000
Flash Point	157.5ºC
Exact Mass	287.86000
LogP	3.64440
Appearance of Characters	Powder or Flakes
Index of Refraction	1.532
InChIKey	JLYXXMFPNIAWKQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	ClC1C(Cl)C(Cl)C(Cl)C(Cl)C1Cl

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :: GV3150000

CHEMICAL NAME :: Cyclohexane, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachloro-

CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :: 608-73-1

BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :: 1907331

LAST UPDATED :: 199806

DATA ITEMS CITED :: 53

MOLECULAR FORMULA :: C6-H6-Cl6

MOLECULAR WEIGHT :: 290.82

WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :: L6TJ AG BG CG DG EG FG

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :: TCLo - Lowest published toxic concentration

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Inhalation

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Human - man

DOSE/DURATION :: 400 ug/kg/3D

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Behavioral - headache Gastrointestinal - nausea or vomiting Nutritional and Gross Metabolic - body temperature increase

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :: 100 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

TYPE OF TEST :: LC50 - Lethal concentration, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Inhalation

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :: 690 mg/m3/4H

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Administration onto the skin

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :: 900 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 59 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Subcutaneous

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - rabbit

DOSE/DURATION :: 75 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

TYPE OF TEST :: LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - guinea pig

DOSE/DURATION :: 1400 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Bird - chicken

DOSE/DURATION :: 597 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Peripheral Nerve and Sensation - flaccid paralysis without anesthesia (usually neuromuscular blockage) Behavioral - convulsions or effect on seizure threshold Behavioral - ataxia

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Bird - quail

DOSE/DURATION :: 120 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Bird - wild bird species

DOSE/DURATION :: 56 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :: 2500 mg/kg/90D-C

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Liver - other changes Endocrine - other changes Biochemical - Enzyme inhibition, induction, or change in blood or tissue levels - transaminases

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 750 mg/kg/15D-I

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Liver - other changes Kidney, Ureter, Bladder - other changes Biochemical - Metabolism (Intermediary) - other proteins

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Intraperitoneal

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - rabbit

DOSE/DURATION :: 650 mg/kg/65W-I

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Sense Organs and Special Senses (Eye) - retinal changes (pigmentary depositions, retinitis, other) Nutritional and Gross Metabolic - weight loss or decreased weight gain Nutritional and Gross Metabolic - conditioned vitamin deficiency

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Administration onto the skin

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - guinea pig

DOSE/DURATION :: 3 gm/kg/30D-I

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Liver - fatty liver degeneration Kidney, Ureter, Bladder - other changes Biochemical - Enzyme inhibition, induction, or change in blood or tissue levels - multiple enzyme effects

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 6720 mg/kg/80W-C

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Tumorigenic - Carcinogenic by RTECS criteria Liver - tumors Blood - tumors

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Administration onto the skin

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 1600 mg/kg/80W-I

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Tumorigenic - equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria Liver - tumors Blood - tumors

TYPE OF TEST :: TD - Toxic dose (other than lowest)

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 800 mg/kg/80W-I

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Tumorigenic - equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria Liver - tumors Blood - tumors

TYPE OF TEST :: TD - Toxic dose (other than lowest)

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 12600 mg/kg/30W-C

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Tumorigenic - Carcinogenic by RTECS criteria Liver - tumors

TYPE OF TEST :: TD - Toxic dose (other than lowest)

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 12960 mg/kg/26W-C

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Tumorigenic - Carcinogenic by RTECS criteria Liver - tumors

TYPE OF TEST :: TD - Toxic dose (other than lowest)

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 21600 mg/kg/52W-C

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Tumorigenic - Carcinogenic by RTECS criteria Liver - tumors

TYPE OF TEST :: TD - Toxic dose (other than lowest)

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 5400 mg/kg/13W-C

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Tumorigenic - neoplastic by RTECS criteria Liver - tumors

TYPE OF TEST :: TD - Toxic dose (other than lowest)

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 7200 mg/kg/17W-C

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Tumorigenic - equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria Liver - tumors

TYPE OF TEST :: TD - Toxic dose (other than lowest)

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 9 gm/kg/21W-C

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Tumorigenic - equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria Liver - tumors

TYPE OF TEST :: TD - Toxic dose (other than lowest)

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 10800 mg/kg/26W-C

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Tumorigenic - equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria Liver - tumors

TYPE OF TEST :: TD - Toxic dose (other than lowest)

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 7200 mg/kg/17W-C

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Tumorigenic - equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria Liver - tumors

TYPE OF TEST :: TD - Toxic dose (other than lowest)

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 10800 mg/kg/26W-C

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Tumorigenic - equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria Liver - tumors

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

DOSE :: 8100 mg/kg

SEX/DURATION :: male 90 day(s) pre-mating

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Reproductive - Paternal Effects - testes, epididymis, sperm duct

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

DOSE :: 9120 mg/kg

SEX/DURATION :: male 22 week(s) pre-mating

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Reproductive - Paternal Effects - spermatogenesis (incl. genetic material, sperm morphology, motility, and count)

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

DOSE :: 5460 mg/kg

SEX/DURATION :: male 91 day(s) pre-mating

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Reproductive - Paternal Effects - testes, epididymis, sperm duct

MUTATION DATA

TEST SYSTEM :: Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :: 875 mg/kg/7W (Intermittent)

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This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol	GHS06, GHS08, GHS09
Signal Word	Danger
Hazard Statements	H301-H312-H351-H362-H373-H410
Precautionary Statements	P201-P260-P263-P273-P301 + P310 + P330-P302 + P352 + P312
Personal Protective Equipment	dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Faceshields;Gloves;type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Hazard Codes	T,N
Risk Phrases	21-25-40-50/53-64-48/22-20/21
Safety Phrases	22-36/37-45-60-61
RIDADR	UN 2761
RTECS	GV4375000
Packaging Group	III

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

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Hexachlorocyclohexane

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MFCD00003825

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This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What English synonyms does hexachlorocyclohexane have?

A: English synonyms of hexachlorocyclohexane: hexachloro-2,3,4,5,6,6 cyclohexadiene-2,4 one-1, Hexachlorocyclohexane, 2,3,4,5,6,6-hexachloro-2,4-cyclohexadien-1-one, MFCD00003825, benzene hexachloride, HCH, EINECS 206-270-8, Hexachloro-C6one, hexachloro-cyclohexadienone, 2,3,4,5,6,6-hexachloro-2,4-cyclohexadienone, 2,2,3,4,5,6-hexachloro-cyclohexa-2,4-dien-1-one, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclo-hexane, BHC, hexachlor, hexachloran, 2,3,4,5,6,6-hexachloro-2,4-cyclohexadiene-1-one.

Q: What is the CAS number of hexachlorocyclohexane?

A: CAS number of hexachlorocyclohexane is 608-73-1.

Q: What is the molecular weight of hexachlorocyclohexane?

A: Molecular weight of hexachlorocyclohexane is 290.83000.

Q: What is the molecular formula of hexachlorocyclohexane?

A: Molecular formula of hexachlorocyclohexane is C6H6Cl6.

Q: What are the upstream materials of hexachlorocyclohexane?

A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of hexachlorocyclohexane: 71-43-2;56-23-5;106-99-0;10025-85-1;7782-50-5.

Q: What is the melting point of hexachlorocyclohexane?

A: Melting point of hexachlorocyclohexane is 141.5ºC.

Q: What is the LogP of hexachlorocyclohexane?

A: LogP of hexachlorocyclohexane is 3.64440.

Q: What is the physical appearance of hexachlorocyclohexane?

A: hexachlorocyclohexane appears as Powder or Flakes.

Q: What is the boiling point of hexachlorocyclohexane?

A: Boiling point of hexachlorocyclohexane is 288ºC at 760 mmHg.

Q: What is the InChIKey of hexachlorocyclohexane?

A: InChIKey of hexachlorocyclohexane is JLYXXMFPNIAWKQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

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