Structure of BHC (Benzene Hexachloride):
Chemical Formula: C6H6Cl6
Description: BHC, also known as hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), is an organochlorine compound. Its structure consists of a cyclohexane ring with six chlorine atoms attached. BHC exists in several isomers, with the gamma isomer (γ-HCH) being the most widely used and commercially significant.
Uses:
Used as an insecticide to protect crops, fruits, vegetables, and livestock against pests, including insects, mites, and ticks.
The gamma isomer (γ-HCH), also known as lindane, has been used as a pharmaceutical treatment for lice and scabies in humans.
Due to environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, and potential adverse effects on human health and wildlife, the use of BHC has been banned or severely restricted in many countries.