Dechlorane A

• CAT Number: R049685
• CAS Number: 13560-89-9
• Molecular Formula: C18H12Cl12
• Molecular Weight: 653.69
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1,2,3,4,7,8,9,10,13,13,14,14-Dodecachloro-1,4,4a,5,6,6a,7,10,10a,11,12,12a-dodecahydro-1,4:7,10-dimethanodibenzo[a,e]cyclooctene; Bis(hexachlorocyclopentadieno)?cyclooctane; Dechloran A; Dechlorane Plus; Dechlorane Plus 1000; Dechlorane Plus 25; Dech
• Storage: Desiccate at -80C
• IUPAC Name: 1,6,7,8,9,14,15,16,17,17,18,18-dodecachloropentacyclo[12.2.1.16,9.02,13.05,10]octadeca-7,15-diene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C18H12Cl12/c19-9-10(20)15(25)7-3-4-8-6(2-1-5(7)13(9,23)17(15,27)28)14(24)11(21)12(22)16(8,26)18(14,29)30/h5-8H,1-4H2
• InChIKey: UGQQAJOWXNCOPY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1CC2C(CCC3C1C4(C(=C(C3(C4(Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl)C5(C(=C(C2(C5(Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl

Dechlorane A（Cat No.:R049685）is a chlorinated flame retardant belonging to the class of polychlorinated alicyclic compounds. Structurally, it features a highly chlorinated bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane core, contributing to its thermal stability and resistance to degradation. It has been widely used in electrical insulation, plastics, and coatings to reduce flammability. Due to its persistence and potential for bioaccumulation, Dechlorane A has attracted environmental concern and is monitored as an emerging contaminant. It can accumulate in ecosystems and organisms, raising questions about long-term exposure effects on health and the environment, similar to legacy POPs (persistent organic pollutants).

Reference

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