Description

Oxy-Chlordane CAS NO 27304-13-8 is a chlorinated organic compound, specifically a metabolite of the organochlorine insecticide chlordane. This chemical is of significant interest for research and analytical purposes, particularly in environmental monitoring and toxicology studies. It is primarily utilized by analytical laboratories, environmental testing facilities, and research institutions focused on the persistence and breakdown of legacy pesticides.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the calibration of analytical instruments like GC-MS and HPLC in environmental testing.
• Environmental Fate Studies: Employed in research to investigate the degradation pathways, metabolites, and long-term environmental persistence of chlordane.
• Toxicological Research: Serves as a key analyte in studies assessing the bioaccumulation, ecotoxicology, and health impacts of organochlorine pesticide residues.
• Quality Control & Method Development: Essential for developing, validating, and ensuring the accuracy of analytical methods in compliance with EPA, EU, and other international regulatory methods for pollutant screening.
• Soil and Water Analysis: A critical standard for the quantitative analysis of oxy-chlordane contamination in soil, sediment, and water samples.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oxy-Chlordane
CAS No.	27304-13-8
Molecular Formula	C10H4Cl8O
Molecular Weight	423.76 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,4,5,6,7,8,8-Octachloro-2,3,3a,4,7,7a-hexahydro-4,7-methano-1H-inden-1-one; Chlordane epoxide; Heptachlor epoxide B; 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,8-Octachloro-2,3,3a,4,7,7a-hexahydro-4,7-methanoindene-1-one; trans-Chlordane epoxide; Oxychlordane
EINECS	248-378-4

Quality Control

Our Oxy-Chlordane is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive analytical applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant analytical standards, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific research or method requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber glass or opaque to prevent degradation.

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.