Hexachloroacetone

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Hexachloroacetone
IUPAC name	1,1,1,3,3,3-hexachloropropanone
Other names	perchloroacetone HCA
Identifiers
CAS number	[116-16-5]
SMILES	ClC(Cl)(Cl)C(=O)C(Cl)(Cl)Cl
Properties
Molecular formula	C3Cl6O
Molar mass	264.75 g/mol
Density	? g/cm3
Melting point	-2 °C
Boiling point	204 °C
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Hexachloroacetone is an organic compound with the formula CCl₃-CO-CCl₃. It is also called 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexachloropropanone. It is a colorless liquid that is slightly soluble in water.

The main use of hexachloroacetone is as a pesticide. For the use of hexachloroacetone in the preparation of a novel insect repellent see Perkow reaction.

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