delta-Hexachlorocyclohexane
Agent Name
delta-Hexachlorocyclohexane
CAS Number
319-86-8
Formula
C6-H6-Cl6
Major Category
Pesticides
Synonyms
1-alpha,2-alpha,3-alpha,4-beta,5-alpha,6-beta-Hexachlorocyclohexane; Cyclohexane, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachloro-, delta-isomer; Cyclohexane, delta-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachloro-; delta-(Aeeeee)-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane; delta-BHC; delta-Benzene hexachloride; delta-Benzenehexachloride; delta-HCH; delta-Hexachlorocyclohexane; delta-Lindane; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organochlorine Pesticides
Description
Crystals; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Formerly used as an insecticide; [HSDB]
Comments
See "Lindane."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Bioaccumulates
Yes
Adverse Effects
Anemia
Aplastic anemia
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Other Poison
Organochlorine
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: