The molecule is a cyclodiene organochlorine insecticide that is 3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-1H-4,7-methanoindene substituted by chlorine atoms at positions 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 8. Formerly used to kill termites, ants and other insects in agricultural and domestic situations. It has a role as a GABA-gated chloride channel antagonist, an agrochemical, an antibacterial agent, a persistent organic pollutant and an antifungal agent. It derives from a hydride of a 1H-indene.
1,5,7,8,9,10,10-heptachlorotricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]deca-3,8-diene