Description

Toxaphene CAS NO 8001-35-2 is a complex, chlorinated hydrocarbon mixture historically used as a broad-spectrum insecticide. Its primary commercial value lies in its potent pesticidal properties, which were effective against a wide range of agricultural pests. This product is of significant interest to researchers, environmental testing laboratories, and chemical manufacturers for analytical reference, historical study, and specialized industrial applications.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard for environmental monitoring and residue analysis in soil and water samples.
• Research Chemical for toxicological and environmental fate studies in academic and regulatory institutions.
• Historical Pesticide Formulation Studies for understanding legacy agricultural practices and contamination.
• Specialized Industrial Synthesis as a chlorinated intermediate in controlled manufacturing processes.
• Calibration Standard for gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) equipment in testing labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Toxaphene
CAS No.	8001-35-2
Molecular Formula	C10H10Cl8 (Approximate, for a major component)
Molecular Weight	413.82 g/mol (Approximate)
Synonyms	Camphechlor; Chlorinated Camphene; Polychlorocamphene; Toxaphene 6; Hercules 3956; Alltox; Anatox; Attac; Chem-Phene; Crestoxo; Estonox; Fasco-Terpene; Geniphene; Gy-Phene; Huilex; Kamfochlor; M 5055; Melipax; Motox; Octachlorocamphene; Penphene; Phenacide; Phenatox; Strobane-T; Toxadust; Toxakil; Vertac 90%; Chlorinated camphene (technical)
EINECS	232-283-3

Quality Control

Our Toxaphene is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research and industrial use. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity and composition. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity and relevant analytical data is provided with every shipment to meet the stringent requirements of analytical and research laboratories.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 95% (Total chlorinated camphenes)
Melting Point	65 - 90 °C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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