Compound Q&A
What is (1R,2S,3r,4R,5S,6s)-1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane (CAS: 319-86-8)?
Answer
(1R,2S,3r,4R,5S,6s)-1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane, also known as HCH, is a chlorinated hydrocarbon compound with the CAS number 319-86-8. It consists of a six-membered ring with six chlorine atoms attached, making it highly stable and persistent in the environment.
About
CAS No
319-86-8
English Name
(1R,2S,3r,4R,5S,6s)-1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane
Molecular Formula
C6H6Cl6
Molecular Weight
290.83 g/mol
SMILES
[C@@H]1([C@@H]([C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]1Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl
InChIKey
JLYXXMFPNIAWKQ-GPIVLXJGSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-13 00:22
