chlordane

Chlordan A highly poisonous organochlorine insecticide. The EPA has cancelled registrations of pesticides containing this compound with the exception of its use through subsurface ground insertion for termite control and the dipping of roots or tops of non-food plants. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)

[1. A chlorinated hydrocarbon used as an insecticide; it may be absorbed through the skin with resultant severe toxic effects: hyperexcitability of central nervous system, tremors, lack of muscular coordination, convulsions, and death; also causes damage to the liver, kidneys, and spleen. It is only mildly toxic to animals.

Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₆Cl₈

InChI: InChI=1/C10H6Cl8/c11-3-1-2-4(5(3)12)9(16)7(14)6(13)8(2,15)10(9,17)18/h2-5H,1H2/t2u,3?,4u,5?,8-,9+/m0/s1

InChIKey: InChIKey=BIWJNBZANLAXMG-ZHCSUZLEBE
SMILES: C1C2C(C(C1Cl)Cl)C3(C(=C(C2(C3(Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl

Names:
    chlordane
    C14176
    1,2,4,5,6,7,10,10-Octachloro-4,7,8,9-tetrahydro-4,7-methyleneindane
    57-74-9

Registries:
    PubChem CID 11954021
    PubChem ID 7846988