Description

Photomirex is a high-purity, specialized organochlorine compound used in advanced research and development. This chemical is critical for scientists and engineers developing analytical standards, reference materials, and studying environmental fate and metabolic pathways. It serves as an essential building block and reference standard for professionals in environmental testing laboratories, agrochemical R&D, and academic research institutions focused on persistent organic pollutants.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a certified standard for the calibration and validation of GC-MS, LC-MS, and HPLC systems in environmental analysis.
• Environmental Fate Studies: Critical reagent for research into the degradation, bioaccumulation, and transport of chlorinated compounds in ecosystems.
• Metabolite and Pathway Research: Used in laboratories to study the metabolic breakdown products and biochemical pathways of related pesticides and pollutants.
• Quality Control Material: Serves as a known substance for internal quality assurance and proficiency testing within analytical and contract research organizations.
• Toxicological Research: Employed in studies assessing the toxicity and ecological impact of specific organochlorine structures.
• Method Development: Essential for developing and optimizing new analytical methods for the detection of trace-level contaminants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Photomirex
CAS No.	39801-14-4
Molecular Formula	C10Cl10
Molecular Weight	545.55 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Monohydromirex; Photomirex; 1,1a,2,2,3,3a,4,5,5,5a,5b,6-Dodecachlorooctahydro-1,3,4-metheno-1H-cyclobuta[cd]pentalene; 1,2,3,4,5,5-Hexachloro-1,3-cyclopentadiene Dimer (Photoisomer of Mirex); Perchloropentacyclo[5.3.0.02,6.03,9.04,8]decane
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Quality Control

Our Photomirex is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for critical research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization using techniques including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR to confirm identity and purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
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.