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Isodrin

Also known as Isodrin (insecticide), Compound 711, Latka 711

CAS 465-73-6Formula C12H8Cl6Molar mass 364.91 g/molEC 207-366-2
GHS signal word: Danger. Pictograms: Acute toxicity (severe), Hazardous to the environment Prohibited, not for trade
Why it is not for trade
Isodrin chemical structure, C12H8Cl6, CAS 465-73-6
2D chemical structure

Key facts

What buyers check first

All properties
Appearance
Crystals
Melting point
240 to 242
Boiling point
344 °C
HS code
290389
Category
Insecticides and acaricides
UN number
UN 2811

What is Isodrin?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Isodrin is a solid. This material is no longer used as a pesticide. Isomer of aldrin.

Identifiers

Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy

IUPAC name
(1S,2S,3R,6S,7R,8R)-1,8,9,10,11,11-hexachlorotetracyclo[6.2.1.13,6.02,7]dodeca-4,9-diene
CAS number
465-73-6 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
207-366-2
Molecular formula
C12H8Cl6
UNII
7P1FV3GSTB
InChIKey
QBYJBZPUGVGKQQ-DIFDVCDBSA-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

  • Isodrin (insecticide)
  • Compound 711
  • Latka 711
  • RCRA waste number P060
  • Experimental insecticide 711
  • Isodrine [France]
  • ENT 19,244
  • SD 3418
  • 1,4:5,8-Dimethanonaphthalene, 1,2,3,4,10,10-hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-, (1R,4S,4aS,5R,8S,8aR)-rel-
  • Isodrine (France)
  • (1alpha,4alpha,4abeta,5beta,8beta,8abeta)-1,2,3,4,10,10-Hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-1,4:5,8-dimethanonaphthalene
  • (1R,4S,5R,8S)-1,2,3,4,10,10-Hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-1,4:5,8-dimethanonaphthalene
  • 1,4:5,8-Dimethanonaphthalene, 1,2,3,4,10,10-hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-, (1alpha,4alpha,4abeta,5beta,8 beta,8abeta)-
  • 1,4:5,8-Dimethanonaphthalene, 1,2,3,4,10,10-hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-, (1alpha,4alpha,4abeta,5beta,8beta,8abeta)-
  • 1,4:5,8-Dimethanonaphthalene, 1,2,3,4,10,10-hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-, endo,endo-
  • 1,8,9,10,11,11-hexachlorotetracyclo(6.2.1.13,6.02,7)dodeca-4,9-diene
  • (1R,2R,7S,8S)-1,8,9,10,11,11-Hexachlorotetracyclo[6.2.1.13,6.02,7]dodeca-4,9-diene
  • 1,2,3,4,10,10-Hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-1,4:5,8-endo-endo-dimethanonaphthalene
  • 1,2,3,4,10,10-Hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-1,4-endo,endo-5,8-dimethanonaphthalene
  • Isodrin (VAN)
  • Isodrine (>90%)
  • RCRA waste no. P060
  • 4-05-00-01568 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
  • rel-(1R,4S,4aS,5R,8S,8aR)-1,2,3,4,10,10-Hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-1,4:5,8-dimethanonaphthalene
  • Isodrin 10 microg/mL in Cyclohexane
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  • Isodrin 100 microg/mL in Isooctane
  • Isodrin 1000 microg/mL in n-Hexane
  • (1alpha,4alpha,4Abeta,5beta,8beta8abeta)-1,2,3,4,10,10-hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-1,4:5,8-dimethanonaphthalene
  • (1R,4S,4aS,5R,8S,8aR)-1,2,3,4,10,10-Hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-1,4:5,8-dimethanonaphthalene
  • (1S,2S,3R,6S,7R,8R)-1,8,9,10,11,11-hexachlorotetracyclo[6.2.1.13,6.02,7]dodeca-4,9-diene
  • Isodrine, PESTANAL(R), analytical standard
  • (1S,2S,3S,6S,7R,8S)-1,8,9,10,11,11-hexachlorotetracyclo[6.2.1.13,6.02,7]dodeca-4,9-diene
  • 1,2,3,4,10,10-Hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-1,4,5,8-endo,endo-dimethanonaphthalene
  • 1,2,3,4,10,10-hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-1,4-endo-exo-5,8-dimethano naphthalene
  • 1,2,3,4,10,10-Hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-endo-1,4-endo-5,8-dimethanonaphthalene

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
Crystalsexp.
Melting point
240 to 242exp.
Boiling point
344 °Cexp.
Vapour pressure
0.00001 [mm Hg] @25 °Cexp.

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.
Exact mass
361.8757 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
5.27calc.
Topological polar surface area
0 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
0calc.
Rotatable bonds
0calc.
Heavy atoms
18calc.
Rings
4calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.67calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
6calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (1 violation)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, C1=CC2CC1C1C3C=CC(C3)C21

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 scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

GHS signal word
Danger
GHS06: Acute toxicity (severe)
Acute toxicity (severe)
GHS09: Hazardous to the environment
Hazardous to the environment

Hazard statements

  • H300Fatal if swallowed.
  • H310Fatal in contact with skin.
  • H330Fatal if inhaled.
  • H400Very toxic to aquatic life.
  • H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements (20)
  • 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.
  • P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • P273Avoid release to the environment.
  • P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
  • P284In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
  • P301 + P316If swallowed: Get emergency medical help immediately.
  • P302 + P352If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
  • P304 + P340If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P316Get emergency medical help immediately.
  • P320Specific treatment is urgent (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
  • 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.
  • P403 + P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
  • P405Store locked up.
  • P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.
UN number
UN 2811

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

Full safety data and first aid

Isodrin suppliers

Trading restrictions apply to this substance

Persistent organic pollutant

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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)

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Isodrin price

Indicative price range per kg from live supplier offers

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Insecticide (Former).

Insecticide, controls chinch bug, corn rootworm, flea beetles, mole crickets, rootflies, sod webworm, white grubs, and wireworms in bananas, maize, oil seed rape, sugarcane, turf, ornamentals, vegetables, etc., aphids and thrips in citrus and onions.

How it is made

Produced by condensing vinyl chloride with hexachloro-cyclopentadiene, dehydrochlorinating the adduct, and subsequent reaction with cyclopentadiene to form isodrin... ...isodrin can (also) be manufactured via 1,2,3,4,7,7- hexachloronorbornadiene.

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

Persistent organic pollutant

Isodrin 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)

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Europe

  • EU harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI)
    Index no: 602-050-00-4

Health and food

  • EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II, prohibited in cosmetics
    Name: (1R,4S,5R,8S)-1,2,3,4,10,10-Hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-1,4:5,8-dimethanonaphthalene (Isodrin-ISO), Ref no: 198, Annex ref: II/198

United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Active in US commerce

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Isodrin is traded under.

HS 2903.89Indicative HS code

Halogenated derivatives of cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic hydrocarbons, other

World exports in 2024
$92.3M
−2.2% vs 2023, imports $90.8M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China40.4%
  2. Japan26.5%
  3. United Kingdom7.2%
Top importers
  1. South Korea19.2%
  2. Japan16.6%
  3. United States15.8%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Isodrin is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Isodrin, based on the data on this page

What is Isodrin?

Isodrin is a solid. This material is no longer used as a pesticide. Isomer of aldrin.

What is the CAS number of Isodrin?

The CAS registry number of Isodrin is 465-73-6.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Isodrin?

The molecular formula of Isodrin is C12H8Cl6 and its molar mass is 364.91 g/mol.

What is Isodrin used for?

Insecticide (Former). Insecticide, controls chinch bug, corn rootworm, flea beetles, mole crickets, rootflies, sod webworm, white grubs, and wireworms in bananas, maize, oil seed rape, sugarcane, turf, ornamentals, vegetables, etc., aphids and thrips in citrus and onions.

Is Isodrin hazardous?

Isodrin carries the GHS signal word "Danger". Main hazards: fatal if swallowed, fatal in contact with skin, fatal if inhaled. This summary is not an SDS, always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Isodrin?

Isodrin is usually classified under HS code 290389 (Halogenated derivatives of cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic hydrocarbons, other). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

Can I buy Isodrin on CompoundList?

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Guides for buyers

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Data last updated 7 Oct 2026. Details may have changed, please confirm them with the supplier. Report an error on this page

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