| Identification | |
| Name: | hexachloroethane |
| Synonyms: | 1,1,1,2,2,2-hexachloroethane; avlothane; distokal; distopan; distopin; carbon hexachloride; egitol; ethane hexachloride; ethylene hexachloride; falkitol; fasciolin; HCE; mottenhexe; perchloroethane; phenohep |
| CAS: | 67-72-1 |
| EINECS: | 200-666-4 |
| Molecular Formula: | C2Cl6 |
| Molecular Weight: | 236.74 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C2Cl6/c3-1(4,5)2(6,7)8 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 9037 |
| Density: | 2.091 |
| Stability: | Stable. Non-combustible. May react with hot metals, strong oxidizing agents. |
| Refractive index: | 1.533 |
| Appearance: | white crystalline powder |
| Specification: |
?Hexachloroethane , its cas register number is 67-72-1. It also can be called?1,1,1,2,2,2-Hexachloroethane ; Avlothane ; Distokal ; Egitol ; Ethane hexachloride ; Ethane, hexachloro- ; Ethylene hexachloride ; Falkitol ; Hexachlor-aethan ; Mottenhexe ; Perchloroethane ; Phenohep ; Ethane, 1,1,1,2,2,2-hexachloro- .It is a?colorless, crystalline solid with a camphor-like odor.It?may cause illness from inhalation or ingestion and may irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes. When heated to high temperatures it may emit toxic fumes. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment. It?insoluble in water.It?can react with hot iron, zinc and aluminum. |
| Packinggroup: | III |
| Color: | Colorless crystals Crystal structure: rhombic 71 deg C |
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| Hazard Symbols |
Xn:Harmful
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