12-08993. Strobane (Tenneco) [Archived]

Nomenclature

CAS number: 8001-50-1
Terpene polychlorinates; Insecticide 3960-X14 (B.F. Goodrich).

Description and references

A mixture of chlorinated terpene isomers. Preparation by chlorinating a mixture of camphene and pinenes contg dipentene: Schultz, Bloor, US 2767115 (1956 to B. F. Goodrich).

Properties

Viscous, amber liquid. d25 1.6267. Misc with aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons. Slightly sol in alcohol.

Caution

May be mildly irritating to skin.

Use

Insecticide. Compare Toxaphene.

Status

This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.