(±)-Oxychlordane

• CAT Number: R061760
• CAS Number: 27304-13-8
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₄Cl₈O
• Molecular Weight: 423.76
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (1aα,1bβ,2α,5α,5aβ,6β,6aα)-2,3,4,5,6,6a,7,7-Octachloro-1a,1b,5,5a,6,6a-hexahydro-2,5-methano-2H-indeno[1,2-b]oxirene; (±)-Oxychlordane; Octachlor Epoxide; Oxychlordan
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (1R,2S,3R,5S,6S,7R,8S)-1,5,6,8,9,10,11,11-octachloro-4-oxatetracyclo[6.2.1.02,7.03,5]undec-9-ene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H4Cl8O/c11-3-1-2(6-9(3,16)19-6)8(15)5(13)4(12)7(1,14)10(8,17)18/h1-3,6H/t1-,2+,3+,6-,7+,8-,9+/m1/s1
• InChIKey: VWGNQYSIWFHEQU-KGEUUOKHSA-N
• SMILES: [C@H]12[C@H]([C@@H]([C@]3([C@@H]1O3)Cl)Cl)[C@@]4(C(=C([C@]2(C4(Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl

(±)-Oxychlordane(CAT: R061760) is an organochlorine compound recognized primarily as a persistent metabolite of the pesticide chlordane. Characterized by its chlorinated bicyclic structure, it exhibits significant environmental stability, bioaccumulating in ecosystems and organisms. Frequently analyzed as an indicator of chlordane exposure and environmental contamination, (±)-Oxychlordane serves as a valuable reference standard in analytical chemistry, toxicology, and environmental monitoring research. Due to its lipophilic nature, it is commonly studied in bioaccumulation and ecological risk assessments. As an analytical standard, it supports precise detection and quantification methods, facilitating studies aimed at understanding the environmental fate, persistence, and toxicological implications of organochlorine pesticides and their metabolites.