Α-Hexachlorocyclohexaneα-Hexachlorocyclohexane (α-HCH) is an organochloride which is one of the isomers of hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH). It is a byproduct of the production of the insecticide lindane (γ-HCH) and it is typically still contained in commercial grade lindane used as insecticide. Read from the Chembox of the Wikipedia article Α-Hexachlorocyclohexane, revision 1380024664.

Property

Value

Formula

C6H6Cl6, 290.83 g/mol

Flash point

23 °C

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