Description

Photodieldrin is a chlorinated cyclodiene insecticide derivative, specifically a photoisomer of the well-known compound dieldrin. Its primary commercial and research significance lies in its role as a key environmental metabolite and analytical reference standard for monitoring persistent organic pollutants. This compound is essential for laboratories and industries involved in environmental analysis, regulatory compliance testing, and advanced agrochemical research, where precise identification and quantification of legacy pesticide residues are required.

Application

• Environmental Analysis Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for calibrating equipment and validating methods in the analysis of soil, water, and biota samples.
• Regulatory Compliance Testing: Critical for testing laboratories to ensure compliance with global regulations (e.g., Stockholm Convention, EPA methods) regarding persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
• Fate and Transport Studies: Employed in research to study the environmental degradation pathways, photolysis, and long-term behavior of cyclodiene insecticides.
• Quality Control in Manufacturing: Serves as a purity standard for chemical suppliers and manufacturers dealing with related chlorinated compounds.
• Academic and Industrial Research: Used in toxicology studies and research into the environmental impact and remediation of historic pesticide contamination.

Basic Information

Product Name	Photodieldrin
CAS No.	13366-73-9
Molecular Formula	C12H8Cl6O
Molecular Weight	380.91 g/mol
Synonyms	Photoaldrin; 1,2,3,4,10,10-Hexachloro-6,7-epoxy-1,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydro-1,4:5,8-dimethanonaphthalene (photoisomer); ENT 25,545; Dieldrin photoisomer; 3,4,5,6,9,9-Hexachloro-1a,2,2a,3,6,6a,7,7a-octahydro-2,7:3,6-dimethanonaphtho[2,3-b]oxirene
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Quality Control

Our Photodieldrin is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, which is critical for its use as a reference material. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for analytical reagents and can support compliance with GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound should be kept under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability and handled to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.