Hexachloroethane

Hexachloroethane (perchloroethane) is an organochlorine compound with the chemical formulaC₂Cl₆. Its structure is Cl₃C−CCl₃. It is a white or colorless solid at room temperature with a camphor-like odor. It has been used by the military in smoke compositions, such as base-eject smoke munitions (smoke grenades).