hexachlorocyclohexane metabolic process

Term ID

GO:0019497

Synonyms

• hexachlorocyclohexane metabolism

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways involving hexachlorocyclohexane, a cyclohexane derivative with 6 chlorine atoms attached to the hexane ring. Hexachlorocyclohexane consists of a mixture of 8 different isomers and was used a commercial insecticide. It is persistent in the environment, causing serious soil pollution.

References

Ontology

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