Lindane

• CAT Number: I004205
• CAS Number: 58-89-9
• Molecular Formula: C6H6Cl6
• Molecular Weight: 290.81
• Purity: ≥95%
• Solubility: DMSO:43mg/mL
• Storage: 3 years -20C powder
• IUPAC Name: 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H6Cl6/c7-1-2(8)4(10)6(12)5(11)3(1)9/h1-6H
• InChIKey: JLYXXMFPNIAWKQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1(C(C(C(C(C1Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl)Cl

Lindane(CAT: I004205) (gamma-hexachlorocyclohexane) is an organochlorine compound historically used as an insecticide and as a pharmaceutical treatment for lice and scabies. Its mechanism involves disrupting the nervous system of insects by interfering with GABA receptor-mediated chloride ion flux, leading to hyperexcitation and death. In toxicology and environmental research, Lindane is studied for its persistence in the environment, bioaccumulation, and potential health effects in humans and wildlife. While its use is restricted or banned in many countries due to toxicity concerns, Lindane remains a valuable tool for research into pesticide action, environmental contamination, and strategies for mitigating organochlorine pollution.