The gamma isomer of benzene hexachloride, an insecticide once widely used but now banned in many countries due to environmental and health concerns.
From gamma (the Greek letter identifying the isomer) plus hexane (a six-carbon compound); named for its molecular structure and position as a chemical variant.
Gammexane shows a dark chapter of chemistry—it was a miracle pesticide at first, but we later learned it accumulated in animals' bodies and caused serious harm, teaching us that chemical solutions can have hidden costs.
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