Preferred Label : heptachlor epoxide;
MeSH definition : An oxidation product of HEPTACHLOR formed by many plants and animals, including humans,
after exposure to HEPTACHLOR. It has been shown to remain in soil treated with HEPTACHLOR
for over fifteen years and is toxic to animals and humans. (From ATSDR Public Heath
Statement, April 1989);
MeSH synonym : epoxide, heptachlor;
MeSH CAS label : 2,5-Methano-2H-indeno(1,2-b)oxirene, 2,3,4,5,6,7,7-heptachloro-1a,1b,5,5a,6,6a-hexahydro-,
(1aalpha,1bbeta,2alpha,5alpha,5abeta,6beta,6aalpha)-;
Registry Number MeSH : 1024-57-3;
MeSH annotation : TN 111 for eff on insects;
Codes EINECS : 213-831-0;
Is substance : O;
Origin ID : D006534;
UMLS CUI : C0019220;
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An oxidation product of HEPTACHLOR formed by many plants and animals, including humans,
after exposure to HEPTACHLOR. It has been shown to remain in soil treated with HEPTACHLOR
for over fifteen years and is toxic to animals and humans. (From ATSDR Public Heath
Statement, April 1989)
