Structure:
Its IUPAC name is 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane. Its molecular formula is C6H6 Cl6.
Properties:
BHC is a white, crystalline solid with no water solubility and is variable. Solubility in organic solvents. It is mostly soluble in halogenated solvents like chloroform, less. Soluble in esters and hydrocarbons and very less soluble in short-chain alcohols.
Uses of BHC:
- It is used for pharmaceutical treatment of lice and scabies (or seven–year itch).
- It is also used as an agricultural insecticide. Although presently its agricultural use is regulated or banned in many countries. During 1950-2000, 600000 tons of BHC were produced globally for agricultural use.
- It is used in medicinal shampoo or lotions.
- It is used for second-line treatments of various diseases.
- It is used for seed treatment.
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