beta-Endosulfan

Agent Name
beta-Endosulfan
CAS Number
33213-65-9
Formula
C9-H6-Cl6-O3-S
Major Category
Pesticides
beta-Endosulfan formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Endosulfan 2; Endosulfan B; Endosulfan II; General Weed Killer; alpha-Thionex; b-Endosulfan-beta; beta-Benzoepin; beta-Thiodan; 5-Norbornene-2,3-dimethanol, 1,4,5,6,7,7-hexachloro-, cyclic sulfite, exo-; 6,9-Methano-2,4,3-benzodioxathiepin, 6,7,8,9,10,10-hexachloro-1,5,5a,6,9,9a-hexahydro-, 3-oxide,; (3alpha,5aalpha,6beta,9beta,9aalpha)-; 6,9-Methano-2,4,3-benzodioxathiepin, 6,7,8,9,10,10-hexachloro-1,5,5a,6,9,9a-hexahydro-, 3-oxide, beta-isomer; (3alpha,5a alpha,6beta,9beta,9a alpha)-; Endosulfan, beta; [ChemIDplus] 6,7,8,9,10,10-Hexachloro-1,5,5a,6,9,9a-hexahydro-6,9-methano-2,4,3-benzodioxathiepin-3-oxide; [Reference #1] UN2761
Category
Organochlorine Pesticides
Description
Technical product: Light to dark brown solid; Formulated as liquid emulsifiable concentrate and wettable powder; [Reference #1]
Sources/Uses
Used as a broad spectrum contact insecticide and acaricide for various vegetables, fruits, cereal grains, cotton, and ornamentals; Registered in 2006 for use in impregnated cattle ear tags for control of flies, lice, and ticks on beef and dairy cattle; [Reference #1] Used in Belgium as a wood preservative; [ExPub: OSPAR Commission]
Comments
Technical endosulfan is composed of the alpha (70%) and beta (30%) stereoisomers; [Reference #1] A CNS stimulant that causes convulsions; [NTP] May cause irritation; Toxic by ingestion; Targets the CNS, eyes, blood, liver, and kidney; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Endosulfan."
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
7.2E-07 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Organochlorine pesticide, solid, toxic."

Adverse Effects

Other Poison
Organochlorine

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