Description

5,10-Dihydromirex is a halogenated organic compound of significant interest in specialized chemical research and development. This compound serves as a key intermediate and reference standard in the study of environmental persistence and metabolic pathways of related chlorinated insecticides. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, analytical laboratories, and chemical manufacturers focused on environmental science, agrochemical development, and regulatory compliance testing.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a certified standard in gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) for the quantification and identification of mirex and its derivatives in environmental samples.
• Environmental Fate Studies: Employed in laboratory research to investigate the degradation, transformation, and bioaccumulation profiles of chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides in ecosystems.
• Metabolite Research: Serves as a crucial intermediate or metabolite model in toxicological and metabolic studies of mirex in biological systems.
• Agrochemical Development: Acts as a synthetic intermediate or a comparative compound in the research and development of new crop protection agents and pest management solutions.
• Regulatory and Compliance Testing: Essential for method development and validation in laboratories conducting analysis for regulatory bodies to monitor compliance with environmental protection regulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,10-Dihydromirex
CAS No.	53207-72-0
Molecular Formula	C10Cl10
Molecular Weight	492.60 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1a,2,2,3,3a,4,5,5,5a,5b,6-Dodecachlorooctahydro-1,3,4-metheno-2H-cyclobuta[cd]pentalene; Dihydromirex; 1,2,3,4,5,5,6,7,8,9,10,10-Dodecachloropentacyclo[5.3.0.02,6.03,9.04,8]decane; Perchloropentacyclo[5.3.0.02,6.03,9.04,8]decane; Mirex Dihydro Derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5,10-Dihydromirex is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research integrity and data validation 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). Keep the container sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
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.