| Synonyms: |
1,4,5,6,7,8,8-heptachloro-3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-1H-4,7-methanoindene,
1,4,5,6,7,8,8-heptachloro-3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-4,7-methano-1H-indene,
1,5,7,8,9,10,10-heptachlorotricyclo[5.2.1.0(2,6)]deca-3,8-diene,
3-chlorochlordene,
Heptachlor,
Heptachlorane,
Heptamul
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| Definition: |
A cyclodiene organochlorine insecticide that is 3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-1H-4,7-methanoindene substituted by chlorine atoms at positions 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 8. Formerly used to kill termites, ants and other insects in agricultural and domestic situations. |