Dimethyl chlorendate is a

chlorendic acid Chlorendic acid, or 1,4,5,6,7,7-hexachlorobicyclo .2.1hept-5-ene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid, is a chlorinated carboxylic acid used in the synthesis of some flame retardants and polymers. It is a common breakdown product of several organochlorine insecti ...

used as a

flame retardant Flame retardants are a diverse group of chemicals that are added to manufactured materials, such as plastics and textiles, and surface finishes and coatings. Flame retardants are activated by the presence of an combustion, ignition source and pr ...

additive.

References

Organochlorides Flame retardants IARC Group 2B carcinogens Methyl esters {{organohalide-stub