DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

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

CAS: 50-29-3

Overview

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.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 9 1.0080
Carbon C 14 12.0110
Chlorine Cl 5 35.4500

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×9
2.6%
C
Carbon ×14
47.4%
Cl
Chlorine ×5
50.0%

Uses

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

Fun Facts

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

Safety

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

Structure

SMILES

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

Properties

Type
organic
State
solid
Molar Mass
354.49 g/mol
Density
1.5600 g/cm³
Melting Point
108.5 °C
Solubility
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

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

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).