Product Name

  • Name

    ALPHA-HCH

  • EINECS 210-168-9
  • CAS No. 319-84-6
  • Article Data13
  • CAS DataBase
  • Density 1.59 g/cm3
  • Solubility Solubility in water
  • Melting Point 156-161 °C(lit.)
  • Formula C6H6 Cl6
  • Boiling Point 288 °C at 760 mmHg
  • Molecular Weight 290.832
  • Flash Point 157.5 °C
  • Transport Information UN 2811 6
  • Appearance CRYSTALLINE POWDER , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR
  • Safety Confirmed carcinogen with experimental carcinogenic, tumorigenic, and neoplastigenic data. Poison by ingestion. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Cl. See also BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE and other benzenehexachloride entries.
  • Risk Codes 21-25-40-50/53
  • Molecular Structure Molecular Structure of 319-84-6 (ALPHA-HCH)
  • Hazard Symbols ToxicTDangerousN
  • Synonyms Cyclohexane,1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachloro-, a- (8CI); (?à)-a-HCH; (?à)-a-Hexachlorocyclohexane; a-1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane; a-666; a-BHC; a-Benzenehexachloride; a-Benzohexachloride; a-HCH; a-Hexachloran; a-Hexachlorane; a-Hexachlorcyclohexane; a-Hexachlorocyclohexane; a-Lindane
  • PSA 0.00000
  • LogP 3.64440

ALPHA-HCH Chemical Properties

α-hexachlorocyclohexane(α-HCH) is an organochloride which is one of the isomers of hexachlorocyclohexane(HCH).
IUPAC Name: 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane
Molecular formula: C6H6Cl6
Molar mass: 290.83 g/mol
EINECS: 206-270-8
mp: 156-161 °C(lit.)
Fp: 11 °C
storage temp.: APPROX 4 °C 
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Categories: A-BAlphabetic;Alpha sort;B;BA-BH;Pesticides&Metabolites;Alphabetic;H;HA -HTPesticides;Insecticides;Organochlorines
Other names: alpha-Hexachlorocyclohexane;α-HCH;α-Benzenehexachloride;α-BHC;alpha-hexacloran(e);alpha-Lindane
The Structure of ALPHA-HCH(319-84-6):

ALPHA-HCH Uses

ALPHA-HCH(319-84-6) is typically still contained in commercial grade lindane used as insecticide.

ALPHA-HCH Production

ALPHA-HCH(319-84-6) is a byproduct of the production of the insecticide lindane (γ-HCH).

ALPHA-HCH Toxicity Data With Reference

1. human LDLo oral 14gm/kg (14000mg/kg)
   "Pflanzenschutz-und Schaedlingsbekaempfungsmittel: Abriss einer Toxikologie und Therapie von Vergiftungen," 2nd ed., Klimmer, O.R., Hattingen, Fed. Rep. Ger., Hundt-Verlag, 1971Vol. -, Pg. 54, 1971.
2. mouse LD50 oral 78mg/kg (78mg/kg)
   Osaka Shiritsu Daigaku Igaku Zasshi. Journal of the Osaka City Medical Center. Vol. 15, Pg. 553, 1966.
3. rat LD50 oral 177mg/kg (177mg/kg)   Farmakologiya i Toksikologiya Vol. 39, Pg. 455, 1976.

ALPHA-HCH Safety Profile

Hazard Codes: T,N,F
Risk Statements: 21-25-40-50/53-39/23/24/25-23/24/25-11
21:  Harmful in contact with skin 
25:  Toxic if swallowed 
40:  Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect 
50/53:  Very Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment 
39/23/24/25:  Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed 
23/24/25:  Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed 
11:  Highly Flammable 
Safety Statements: 22-36/37-45-60-61-16-7
22:  Do not breathe dust 
36/37:  Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves 
45:  In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) 
60:  This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste 
61:  Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet 
16:  Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking 
7:  Keep container tightly closed 
RIDADR: UN 2811 6.1/PG 3
WGK Germany: 3
RTECS: GV3500000
HazardClass: 6.1(b)
PackingGroup: III
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