Endrin

• CAT Number: R045145
• CAS Number: 72-20-8
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₈Cl₆O
• Molecular Weight: 380.91
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (1aR,2R,2aR,3R,6S,6aS,7S,7aS)-rel-3,4,5,6,9,9-Hexachloro-1a,2,2a,3,6,6a,7,7a-octahydro-2,7:3,6-Dimethanonaphth[2,3-b]oxirene; ?Endo,endo-1,2,3,4,10,10-hexachloro-6,7-epoxy-1,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydro-1,4:5,8-dimethanonaphthalene
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• InChI: 1S/C12H8Cl6O/c13-8-9(14)11(16)5-3-1-2(6-7(3)19-6)4(5)10(8,15)12(11,17)18/h2-7H,1H2/t2-,3+,4-,5+,6-,7+,10-,11+
• InChIKey: DFBKLUNHFCTMDC-GKRDHZSOSA-N
• SMILES: C1[C@@H]2[C@@H]3[C@H]([C@H]1[C@H]4[C@@H]2O4)[C@@]5(C(=C([C@]3(C5(Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl

Endrin is a synthetic pesticide belonging to the cyclodiene family, primarily used for controlling agricultural pests. This organochlorine compound acts as a neurotoxin, disrupting normal nervous system function in insects by inhibiting gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) neurotransmission. While effective in pest management, Endrin is highly persistent in the environment and poses significant risks to human health and wildlife, leading to its restriction in many countries. Ongoing research aims to address its environmental impact and explore safer alternatives for pest control.