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Common Name: |
Endosulfan
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Chemical Name: |
(1,4,5,6,7,7-hexachloro-8,9,10-trinorborn-5-en-2,3-ylenebismethylene)
sulfite
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CAS No.: |
115-29-7
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Structure: |
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Molecular Formula: |
C9H6Cl6O3S
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Molecular Weight: |
406.96
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Physical Chemistry: |
Technical grade is a yellow-brown color.
Water Solubility:
0.32 mg/L @ 22 C.
Solubility in Other
Solvents: s. in toluene and hexane.
Melting Point:
70-100 C. Vapor Pressure:
1200 mPa @ 80 C
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Toxicity: |
The
oral LD50 value is from 18 to 160 mg/kg in rats. The dermal LD50
value in rats is from 78 to 359 mg/kg. The inhalation LC50 is 21
mg/L for 1 hour, and 8.0 mg/L for 4 hours. It is reported not to
cause skin or eye irritation in animals.
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Application: |
Endosulfan is a chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticide and acaricide of
the cyclodiene subgroup which acts as a poison to a wide variety of
insects and mites on contact. Although it may also be used as a wood
preservative, it is used primarily on a wide variety of food crops
including tea, coffee, fruits, and vegetables, as well as on rice,
cereals, maize, sorghum, or other grains.
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Technical Purity: |
94%Tech
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Formulation Type: |
35%EC
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