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C12H8CL6 [2 records]

Record 1 2011-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Crop Protection
  • Agricultural Chemicals
Universal entry(ies)
C12H8Cl6
formula, see observation
309-00-2
CAS number
DEF

The assigned common name for an insecticidal product containing 95% or more of 1,2,3,4,10,10-hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-1,4,5,8-endo-exodimethanonaphtalene.

OBS

Chemical formula: C12H8Cl6

French

Domaine(s)
  • Protection des végétaux
  • Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C12H8Cl6
formula, see observation
309-00-2
CAS number
DEF

Insecticide [...] obtenu par une réaction de Diels-Alder. Compatible avec la plupart des engrais et produits phytosanitaires, il doit être manipulé avec précaution car il est toxique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C12H8Cl6

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Protección de las plantas
  • Agentes químicos (Agricultura)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C12H8Cl6
formula, see observation
309-00-2
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C12H8Cl6

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Record 2 2009-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Agricultural Chemicals
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

An obsolete persistent organochlorine insecticide that was mainly used to control malarial mosquitoes.

OBS

R; S: These capital letters must be italicized.

OBS

Chemical formula: C12H8Cl6

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

Insecticide.

OBS

Formule chimique : C12H8Cl6

Spanish

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