Structure and properties
Hexachlorobenzene (C6Cl6, Mr = 284.8 g/mol) is a hexachlorinated benzene.
Effects
Hexachlorobenzene has fungicidal properties.
Indications for use
As a mordant (fungicide) against fungal diseases for seeds (obsoloet).
Adverse effects
Hexachlorobenzene is toxic to humans (e.g., porphyria). It is an environmental toxin that has a long half-life in soil and accumulates in the food chain.
