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GAMMA-HEXACHLOROCYCLOHEXANE [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-08-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Crop Protection
Universal entry(ies)
C6H6Cl6
formula, see observation
58-89-9
CAS number
DEF

The gamma isomer of 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane, a neurotoxicant similar to DDT, which is used as a pesticide and for which use may be restricted.

OBS

1r,2c,3t,4c,5c,6t-hexachlorocyclohexane: The small letters "r", "c" and "t" which follow a number must be italicized; form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

OBS

1alpha,2alpha,3β,4alpha,5alpha,6β-hexachlorocyclohexane: The word "alpha" must be italicized or replaced by the corresponding Greek letter; CAS name.

OBS

The word "gamma" must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter of italicized.

OBS

gamma-BHC; gamma-HCH: common names.

OBS

Gammexane: The proprietary term was re-registered as "Gammexan" in 1951.

OBS

lindane: International nonproprietary name (INN) of the World Health Organization (WHO); legal label name; name adopted by the ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists), the DOT (Department of Transportation), and the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) of the USA.

OBS

Also known under a very large number of commercial designations, such as: Aalindan; Aficide; Agrisol G-20; Agrocide; Agronexit; Aparasin; Aphtiria; Aplidal; Arbitex; Benhexol; Ben-Hex; Bentox 10; Bexol; Celanex; Chloresene; Codechine; Detox 25; Devoran; Dol granule; ENT 7,796; Entomoxan; Exagama; Forlin; Forst-nexen; Gallogama; Gamacarbatox; Gamacid; Gamaphex; Gamene; Gamiso; Gammex; Gammopaz; Geobilan; Geolin G 3; Gexane; Heclotox; Hexatox; Hexaverm; Hexicide; Hexyclan; Hilbeech; Hortex; Hungaria L7; Inexit; Isotox; Jacutin; Kokotine; Lasochron; Kwell; Lendine; Lentox; Lidenal; Lindafor; Lindagam; Lindagrain; Lindagranox; Lindatox; Lindex; Lindosep; Lintox; Linvur; Lorsxane; Mglawik L; Milbol 49; Mszycol; Na 2761; NCI-C00202; Neo-Scabicidol; Nexen Fb; Nexit; Nexol-E; Nicochloran; Novigam; Omnitox; Ovadziak; Pedraczak; PLK; Quellada; RCRA waste number U129; Silvanol; Spritzlindane; Streunex; Tap 85; TRI-6; Verindal Ultra; Viton.

OBS

Chemical formula: C6H6Cl6

Key term(s)
  • 1alpha,2alpha,3beta,4alpha,5alpha,6beta-hexachlorocyclohexane
  • 1a,2a,3β,4a,5a,6β-hexachlorocyclohexane
  • 1-alpha,2-alpha,3-beta,4-alpha,5-alpha,6-beta-hexachlorocyclohexane
  • 1-a,2-a,3-β,4-a,5-a,6-a-hexachlorocyclohexane

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Protection des végétaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H6Cl6
formula, see observation
58-89-9
CAS number
DEF

[...] insecticide organo-halogène [agissant] par contact, ingestion et inhalation sur presque tous les ordres d'insectes.

OBS

1r,2c,3t,4c,5c,6t-hexachlorocyclohexane : Les lettres minuscules «r», «c» et «t» qui suivent un chiffre s'écrivent en italique; forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche.

OBS

1alpha,2alpha,3β,4alpha,5alpha,6β-hexachlorocyclohexane : Le mot «alpha» doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou être écrit en italique; nom CAS, à éviter parce qu'en français il faut utiliser la forme recommandée par l'UICPA, sauf si le contexte de la traduction exige le contraire.

OBS

Le mot «gamma» doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou être écrit en italique.

OBS

lindane : Dénomination commune internationale (DCI) de l'Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS).

OBS

Le «1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane» (même nom en anglais) ou «hexachlorure de benzène» («benzene hexachloride» en anglais) est connu sous divers numéros CAS. Le numéro 608-73-1 correspond à un mélange de divers isomères. Le numéro 58-89-9 correspond à un isomère pur désigné par le symbole grec «gamma», objet de la présente fiche.

OBS

Formule chimique : C6H6Cl6

Key term(s)
  • 1alpha,2alpha,3bêta,4alpha,5alpha,6bêta-hexachlorocyclohexane
  • 1a,2a,3β,4a,5a,6β-hexachlorocyclohexane
  • 1-alpha,2-alpha,3-bêta,4-alpha,5-alpha,6-bêta-hexachlorocyclohexane
  • 1-a,2-a,3-β,4-a,5-a,6-β-hexachlorocyclohexane

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Protección de las plantas
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C6H6Cl6
formula, see observation
58-89-9
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C6H6Cl6

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