Description

Photochlordane is a chlorinated organic compound, specifically a derivative of chlordane, known for its photochemical reactivity. This compound is of significant interest in research and development for studying environmental transformation products and degradation pathways of legacy organochlorine pesticides. It serves as a critical analytical standard and reference material for environmental monitoring, toxicology studies, and regulatory compliance testing within the chemical analysis sector.

Application

• Environmental Analysis Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the calibration of analytical instruments like GC-MS and HPLC in testing laboratories.
• Photodegradation Studies: Employed in research to investigate the breakdown products and pathways of chlordane under light exposure, crucial for understanding environmental fate.
• Toxicological Research: Serves as a key analyte in studies assessing the persistence, bioaccumulation, and potential ecological impact of organochlorine compounds.
• Regulatory Compliance Testing: Essential for method development and validation in labs ensuring compliance with environmental regulations concerning pesticide residues.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Can be utilized in specialized organic synthesis for creating other chemical entities for research purposes.
• Quality Control in Manufacturing: Acts as a benchmark for quality assurance in industries monitoring for trace contaminants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Photochlordane
CAS No.	33442-85-2
Molecular Formula	C10H6Cl8
Molecular Weight	409.76 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,4,5,6,7,8,8-Octachloro-2,3,3a,4,7,7a-hexahydro-4,7-methano-1H-indene; Photochlordane; Chlordane, photo-; Octachlorodihydro-4,7-methanoindene; Photo-chlordane; NSC 89360; 4,7-Methano-1H-indene, 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,8-octachloro-2,3,3a,4,7,7a-hexahydro-
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Quality Control

Our Photochlordane is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for demanding analytical applications. 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 reference materials, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific research or compliance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

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