Description

Mirex CAS NO 2385-85-5 is a chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticide and flame retardant known for its high chemical stability and persistence. This compound is primarily of significant interest for research, analytical reference, and specialized industrial applications. It is utilized by environmental testing laboratories, regulatory agencies, and chemical manufacturers involved in the study of persistent organic pollutants (POPs), environmental fate, and material science.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Serves as a critical certified reference material (CRM) for the calibration of instruments and validation of analytical methods in environmental monitoring.
• Environmental Fate and Toxicology Research: Used in scientific studies to understand the behavior, degradation, and ecological impact of persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
• Historical Sample Analysis: Employed in laboratories for the identification and quantification of Mirex residues in soil, water, and biological samples for regulatory and forensic purposes.
• Specialized Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a starting material or intermediate in controlled research settings for synthesizing other organochlorine compounds or degradation products.
• Flame Retardant Studies: Investigated in material science research for its historical use and properties as an additive flame retardant in plastics and polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mirex
CAS No.	2385-85-5
Molecular Formula	C10Cl12
Molecular Weight	545.55 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecachloropentacyclo[5.3.0.02,6.03,9.04,8]decane; GC-1283; Dechlorane; 1,1a,2,2,3,3a,4,5,5,5a,5b,6-Dodecachlorooctahydro-1,3,4-metheno-1H-cyclobuta[cd]pentalene; Perchloropentacyclodecane; Dodecachloropentacyclodecane
EINECS	219-196-6

Quality Control

Our Mirex is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure identity, purity, and batch-to-batch consistency for research applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, analytical methods, and traceability. We adhere to relevant standards for analytical reference materials to support reliable scientific data.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. For long-term stability, storage at temperatures between 2-8°C is recommended. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (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.