Hexachlorobenzene PurSolv MS for GC-MS, >=99.0%

PurSolv MS


Linear Formula:  C6Cl6
Molecular Weight:  284.78 g/mol
CAS Number: 118-74-1

Properties

Assay Purity >=99%
B pt. 323-326 °C (lit.)
M pt. 227-229 °C (lit.)
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H350,H372,H410
Precautionary Statement  P202 - P260 - P264 - P273 - P280 - P308 + P313
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code NA
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
Storage Class 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
UN Number 2729

Description

Application
Formerly used as an agricultural fungicide. Used in production of some industrial chemicals. Applied in certain pyrotechnic and military materials. Used in laboratory and environmental research.

Purpose
Historically it was used mainly as a fungicide for seed treatment and also as an industrial chemical intermediate.

General Description
Hexachlorobenzene (HCB) is a white crystalline organic compound with the formula C6Cl6. It is highly stable nonflammable and poorly soluble in water. It belongs to the group of chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbons.