C3Cl6
C3Cl6, also known as hexachloropropene, is a chlorinated hydrocarbon that is primarily used as a fumigant in agriculture and as a solvent in industrial applications. It is a colorless liquid with a sweet, chloroform-like odor. Hexachloropropene is highly soluble in organic solvents but insoluble in water. It is classified as a persistent organic pollutant due to its long environmental half-life.
The primary use of C3Cl6 is as a soil fumigant to control pests such as nematodes, fungi,
However, C3Cl6 is a potent ozone-depleting substance and has been phased out under the Montreal Protocol due
C3Cl6 is toxic to humans and animals, with exposure leading to symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, and