Description

Dieldrin is a highly effective organochlorine insecticide and acaricide known for its persistent residual activity. It was historically valued for its broad-spectrum control of soil-dwelling and wood-boring pests, offering long-term protection. While its commercial use is now heavily restricted or banned in most countries, it remains a critical compound for analytical reference standards, environmental monitoring, and historical research into persistent organic pollutants (POPs).

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use for calibrating equipment and validating methods in environmental testing laboratories to detect and quantify dieldrin residues.
• Environmental Monitoring & Research: Essential for studying the fate, transport, and long-term ecological impact of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in soil and water.
• Toxicological Studies: Used in research to understand the mechanisms of toxicity, bioaccumulation, and the health effects of organochlorine compounds.
• Regulatory Compliance Testing: Serves as a certified standard for laboratories conducting tests to ensure compliance with international bans and regulations on POPs.
• Method Development & Validation: Critical for developing and verifying new analytical techniques in gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS).
• Quality Control for Remediation: Used to assess the effectiveness of soil and groundwater remediation projects at contaminated historical sites.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dieldrin
CAS No.	60-57-1
Molecular Formula	C12H8Cl6O
Molecular Weight	380.91 g/mol
Synonyms	HEOD; 1,2,3,4,10,10-Hexachloro-6,7-epoxy-1,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydro-1,4-endo,exo-5,8-dimethanonaphthalene; Dieldrine; Octalox; Alvit; Dieldrex; Quintox
EINECS	200-484-5

Quality Control

Our high-purity Dieldrin analytical standards are manufactured and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure identity, purity, and stability. Each batch is rigorously tested using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, including GC-FID/ECD and GC-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided, detailing purity, impurity profile, and analytical data. We ensure traceability and compliance with relevant standards for certified reference materials (CRMs).

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, preferably at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials. Due to its toxicity and persistence, ensure storage is in accordance with all local, national, and international regulations for hazardous chemicals.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to light tan crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	176°C - 178°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.