Mirex

灭蚁灵

Also known as: 1,1a,2,2,3,3a,4,5,5,5a,5b,6-Dodecachlorooctahydro-1,3,4-metheno-1H-cyclobuta[cd]pentalene, 1,1a,2,2,3,3a,4,5,5,5a,5b,6-dodecachloro-1,1a,3,3a,4,5,5a,5b-octahydro-1H-1,3,4-(epimethanetriyl)cyclobuta[cd]pentalene, 1,1a,2,2,3,3a,4,5,5,5a,5b,6-dodecachlorooctahydro-1H-1,3,4-(methanetriyl)cyclobuta[cd]pentalene, 1,2,3,4,5,5,6,7,8,9,10,10-Dodecachloropentacyclo[5.3.0.0.0.0]decane, 1,3,4-Metheno-1H-cyclobuta[cd]pentalene, 1,1a,2,2,3,3a,4,5,5,5a,5b,6-dodecachlorooctahydro-, Bichlorendo, Dechlorane, Dechlorane 515, Dodecachlorooctahydro-1,3,4-metheno-1H-cyclobuta[cd]pentalene, Dodecaclor, EINECS 219-196-6, Ferriamicide, MFCD00167995, Mirex solution, Paramex, Perchlorodihomocubane, Perchloropentacyclo[5.2.1.02,6.03,9.05,8]decane, dodecachloropentacyclo[5.3.0.02,6.03,9.04,8]decane, mirex, perchlordecone

Mirex (CAS 2385-85-5) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C10Cl12 and a molecular weight of 545.543 g/mol. It is also known as 1,1a,2,2,3,3a,4,5,5,5a,5b,6-Dodecachlorooctahydro-1,3,4-metheno-1H-cyclobuta[cd]pentalene, 1,1a,2,2,3,3a,4,5,5,5a,5b,6-dodecachloro-1,1a,3,3a,4,5,5a,5b-octahydro-1H-1,3,4-(epimethanetriyl)cyclobuta[cd]pentalene and 1,1a,2,2,3,3a,4,5,5,5a,5b,6-dodecachlorooctahydro-1H-1,3,4-(methanetriyl)cyclobuta[cd]pentalene. Key properties include a melting point of 485℃, a boiling point of 421.1±40.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 2.3±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 201.9±24.7 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed, H312 — Harmful in contact with skin and H351 — Suspected of causing cancer. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.

2385-85-5

Jingsj CID

J-1362057-4

Molecular Formula

C₁₀Cl₁₂

Chinese Name

灭蚁灵

Molecular Weight

545.543 g/mol

Category

Organic Compounds

Last updated

8/21/2026