| Status: | ISO 765 |
|---|---|
| IUPAC: | hexachloroacetone or perchloroacetone |
| CAS: | 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexachloro-2-propanone |
| Reg. No.: | 116-16-5 |
| Formula: | C3Cl6O |
| Activity: | herbicides (halogenated aliphatic herbicides) |
| Notes: | This substance is considered by the International Organization for Standardization not to require a common name; the name “HCA” is approved by the Weed Science Society of America. |
| Structure: | ![]() |
| Pronunciation: | hěks-a-klor-ō-ǎs-ǐ-tōn Guide to British pronunciation |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C3Cl6O/c4-2(5,6)1(10)3(7,8)9 |
A data sheet from the Compendium of Pesticide Common Names