Isobenzan
[CAS# 297-78-9]

Identification

• Classification: Analytical chemistry >> Standard >> Pesticides, veterinary drugs and fertilizers
• Name: Isobenzan
• Synonyms: 1,3,4,5,6,7,8,8-Octachloro-3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-4,7-methanophthalan; 948; CP 14,957; ENT 25,545-X; Isobenzan; SD 4402; Telodrin; WL 1650
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₄Cl₈O
• Molecular Weight: 411.75
• CAS Registry Number: 297-78-9
• EC Number: 206-045-4

Properties

• Solubility: Insoluble (9.5E^-4 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.87 g/cm^3**
• Melting point: 121 ºC^***

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** Edwards, J. H. M.; Agr. Vet. Chem. 1962, V3, P127-33.

^*** "PhysProp" data were obtained from Syracuse Research Corporation of Syracuse, New York (US)

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS06;GHS09 Danger
• Hazard Statements: H310-H300-H400
• Safety Description: S28;S36/37;S45;S61

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H300
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	1	H310
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400

• Transport Information: UN 2811 6.1 / PGI