DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

IUPAC: 1,1,1-Trichloro-2,2-bis(4-chlorophenyl)ethane

CAS: 50-29-3

نظرة عامة

DDT was a revolutionary insecticide that helped eradicate malaria in many countries. It was banned in most nations after Rachel Carson's Silent Spring exposed its environmental impact.

التركيب

العنصر الرمز الذرات الكتلة الذرية
Hydrogen H 9 1,0080
Carbon C 14 12,0110
Chlorine Cl 5 35,4500

التركيب العنصري

الاستخدامات

  • Historical malaria control
  • Agricultural insecticide (banned in most countries)

حقائق مثيرة

  • Rachel Carson's 1962 book Silent Spring led to DDT's ban and the creation of the US EPA

السلامة

  • ⚠ Persistent organic pollutant
  • ⚠ Bioaccumulative
  • ⚠ Endocrine disruptor

Structure

SMILES

C1=CC(=CC=C1C(C2=CC=C(C=C2)Cl)C(Cl)(Cl)Cl)Cl

الخصائص

النوع
organic
الحالة
solid
الكتلة المولية
354,49 g/mol
الكثافة
1,5600 g/cm³
نقطة الانصهار
108,5 °C
الذوبانية
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
353,9117
XLogP
6,9
TPSA
0,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
19
Complexity
250,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DDT?
DDT (C₁₄H₉Cl₅) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 1,1,1-Trichloro-2,2-bis(4-chlorophenyl)ethane.
What is the molecular weight of DDT?
DDT has a molar mass of 354.49 g/mol.
What state is DDT at room temperature?
DDT is a solid at room temperature.
Is DDT organic or inorganic?
DDT is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up DDT?
DDT (C₁₄H₉Cl₅) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Chlorine (Cl).