Aldrin
Also known as Kortofin, Tatuzinho, Aldocit
Key facts
What buyers check first
- Appearance
- Colorless needles
- Melting point
- 104 °C
- Boiling point
- 145 °C
- Density
- 1.6 g/cm³
- Flash point
- Approximately 150F or higher
- HS code
- 290382
- Category
- Insecticides and acaricides
- UN number
- UN 2762
What is Aldrin?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Aldrin is an organochlorine compound resulting from the Diels-Alder reaction of hexachlorocyclopentadiene with norbornadiene. A proinsecticide (by epoxidation of the non-chlorinated double bond to give dieldrin), it was widely used as an insecticide before being banned in the 1970s as a persistent organic pollutant. It has a role as a proinsecticide and a persistent organic pollutant. It is an organochlorine insecticide and an organochlorine compound.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- (1S,2S,3S,6R,7R,8R)-1,8,9,10,11,11-hexachlorotetracyclo[6.2.1.13,6.02,7]dodeca-4,9-diene
- CAS number
- 309-00-2 CAS number cross-checked
- EC number
- 206-215-8
- Molecular formula
- C12H8Cl6
- UNII
- OZE3CLY605
- MDL number
- MFCD00135587
- InChIKey
- QBYJBZPUGVGKQQ-SJJAEHHWSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C12H8Cl6/c13-8-9(14)11(16)7-5-2-1-4(3-5)6(7)10(8,15)12(11,17)18/h1-2,4-7H,3H2/t4-,5+,6+,7-,10+,11-
- Canonical SMILES
- ClC1=C(Cl)C2(Cl)C3C4C=CC(C4)C3C1(Cl)C2(Cl)Cl
- Isomeric SMILES
- C1[C@@H]2C=C[C@H]1[C@H]3[C@@H]2[C@]4(C(=C([C@@]3(C4(Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl
Synonyms
- Kortofin
- Tatuzinho
- Aldocit
- Seedrin
- Compound 118
- HHDN
- Aldrine
- Aldrosol
- Aldron
- Algran
- Aldrex 40
- Soilgrin
- Altox
- Aldrex 30
- Aldrite
- RCRA waste number P004
- Latka 118
- Aldrex 30 E.C.
- ENT 15,949
- SD 2794
- (1R,4S,4aS,5S,8R,8aR)-1,2,3,4,10,10-Hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-1,4:5,8-dimethanonaphthalene
- Hexachlorohexahydro-endo-exo-dimethanonaphthalene
- 1,4:5,8-Dimethanonaphthalene, 1,2,3,4,10,10-hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-, endo,exo-
- (1alpha,4alpha,4abeta,5alpha,8alpha,8abeta)-1,2,3,4,10,10-hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-1,4:5,8-dimethanonaphthalene
- 1,2,3,4,10,10-Hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-endo-1,4-exo-5,8-dimethanonaphthalene
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- 1,2,3,4,10,10-Hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-exo-1,4-endo-5,8-dimethanonaphthalene
- 1,4:5,8-Dimethanonaphthalene, 1,2,3,4,10,10-hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-, (1alpha,4alpha,4abeta,5alpha,8alpha,8abeta)-
- 1,2,3,4,10,10-Hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-Hexahydro-1,4-endo-exo-5,8-dimethanonaphthalene
- (1R,8S)-1,8,9,10,11,11-hexachlorotetracyclo(6.2.1.13,6.02,7)dodeca-4,9-diene
- Aldrin-R
- HHPN
- (1R,2R,3R,6S,7S,8S)-1,8,9,10,11,11-hexachlorotetracyclo[6.2.1.13,6.02,7]dodeca-4,9-diene
- C12H8Cl6
- (1R,4S,4aS,8aR)-1,2,3,4,10,10-hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-1,4:5,8-dimethanonaphthalene
- Aldrin Dust
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
| Appearance | Colorless needlesexp.Measured value |
|---|---|
| Odour | Mild chemical odorexp.Measured value |
| Melting point | 104 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Boiling point | 145 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Density | 1.6 g/cm³exp.Measured value |
| Flash point | Approximately 150F or higherexp.Measured value |
| Solubility | 0.027 MG/L IN WATER AT 27 °C, > 600 G/L AT 27 °C IN ACETONE, BENZENE, XYLENEexp.Measured value |
| Vapour pressure | 1.20 × 10⁻⁴ mm Hg @ 25 °Cexp.Measured value |
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 364.91 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 361.8757 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | 5.27calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 0 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 0calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 18calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 4calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 0.67calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 6calc.Computed value |
| Lipinski rule of five | Passes (1 violation)calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Murcko scaffold
The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed
C1=CC2CC1C1C3C=CC(C3)C21
4 rings, 12 atoms, the 1,4:5,8-Dimethanonaphthalene,1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-,(1alpha,4alpha,4aalpha,5beta,8beta,8aalpha)- ring system.
8 other chemicals share this scaffoldSafety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
Hazard statements
- H301Toxic if swallowed.
- H311Toxic in contact with skin.
- H351Suspected of causing cancer.
- H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
- H400Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements (18)
- P203Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.
- P260Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
- P262Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
- P264Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
- P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P273Avoid release to the environment.
- P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
- P301 + P316If swallowed: Get emergency medical help immediately.
- P302 + P352If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
- P316Get emergency medical help immediately.
- P318If exposed or concerned, get medical advice.
- P319Get medical help if you feel unwell.
- P321Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
- P330Rinse mouth.
- P361 + P364Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. And wash it before reuse.
- P391Collect spillage.
- P405Store locked up.
- P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.
- UN number
- UN 2762
- Transport hazard class
- 6.1
- Packing group
- II
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
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Reference: Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, HS 2022 subheading 2903.82 (aldrin, chlordane and heptachlor)
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Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
Insecticide (esp against termites), insecticide against soil & cotton insects, turf pests, white grubs & corn rootworms.
Insecticide highly effective against a range of soil-dwelling pests ... At 0.5 to 5.0 kg/hectare.
Aldrin has been used mainly against insects, primarily soil insects, which attack field, forage, vegetable, and fruit crops.
Effective against termites, ... used for wood preservation and to combat ant infestations. (Former use).
Use classes: Insecticides.
Industries and functions
Pharmacological actions
- Insecticides
Roles
- environmental contaminant
- insecticide
- persistent organic pollutant
- pesticide
- pro-agent
- proinsecticide
- propesticide
Functional uses
- Biocide
How it is made
Diels-alder addition of hexachlorocyclopentadiene with excess of bicycloheptadiene
Aldrin was manufactured by the Diels-Alder condensation of hexchloropentadiene with bicyclo[2.2.1]-2,5-heptadiene. The final condensation reaction was usually performed at approximately 120 °C and at atmospheric pressure. Excess bicycloheptadiene was removed by distillation. The final product was usually further purified by recrystallization.
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
Aldrin is prohibited on CompoundList. Listings, quotes and messages are disabled. This page is kept for information only.
Listing and enquiries are not allowed for this substance.
Reference: Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, HS 2022 subheading 2903.82 (aldrin, chlordane and heptachlor)
Our policy on controlled substancesEurope
- EU harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI)Index no: 602-048-00-3
Health and food
- EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II, prohibited in cosmeticsName: Aldrin (ISO), Ref no: 1057, Annex ref: II/1057
Agriculture and environment
- Stockholm Convention persistent organic pollutant
HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Aldrin is traded under.
Aldrin (ISO), chlordane (ISO) and heptachlor (ISO)
- United States55.2%
- Germany34.1%
- Canada7.6%
- Germany37.7%
- India * partner reported10.0%
- Switzerland * partner reported8.4%
* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.
The HS code shown for Aldrin is indicative (it was matched by name in the HS nomenclature). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
Related chemicals
Parent and salt forms, stereoisomers, similar structures and isomers
Stereoisomers and isotopic forms
Same connectivity, different stereochemistry or isotopes (same InChIKey skeleton)
![(1R,2R,3S,6R,7S,8S)-1,8,9,10,11,11-Hexachlorotetracyclo[6.2.1.13,6.02,7]dodeca-4,9-diene chemical structure, C12H8Cl6, CAS 475274-98-7](/s/QBYJBZPUGVGKQQ-GXDDCJEKSA-N.svg)
Same formula isomers
Different compounds that share this molecular formula
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