pharmaceutical secondary standard; traceable to USP
Synonym(s): gamma-hexachlorocyclohexane; γ-BHC; 1α,2α,3β,4α,5α,6β-Hexachlorocyclohexane
Empirical Formula: C6H6Cl6
Formula Weight: 290.83
Linear Formula: C6H6Cl6
MDL Number: MFCD00135947
Melting Point: 113-115 °C(lit.)
Beilstein Registry Number: 1907337
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard statements: H301-H312 + H332-H362-H373-H410
Precautionary statements: P263-P273-P280-P301 + P310-P501
Hazard Codes (Europe) : T,N
Risk Statements (Europe): 20/21-25-48/22-50/53-64
Safety Statements (Europe): 36/37-45-60-61
WGK Germany: 3