An oxidation product of HEPTACHLOR formed by many plants and animals, including humans, after exposure to HEPTACHLOR. It has been shown to remain in soil treated with HEPTACHLOR for over fifteen years and is toxic to animals and humans. (From ATSDR Public Heath Statement, April 1989)

DUI

D006534 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0010241

CAS

2,5-Methano-2H-indeno(1,2-b)oxirene, 2,3,4,5,6,7,7-heptachloro-1a,1b,5,5a,6,6a-hexahydro-, (1aalpha,1bbeta,2alpha,5alpha,5abeta,6beta,6aalpha)-

History note

91(75); was see under HEPTACHLOR 1975-90

Online note

search HEPTACHLOR 1973-74

Public note

91; was see under HEPTACHLOR 1975-90