DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

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

CAS: 50-29-3

Übersicht

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.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 9 1,0080
Carbon C 14 12,0110
Chlorine Cl 5 35,4500

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×9
2,6%
C
Carbon ×14
47,4%
Cl
Chlorine ×5
50,0%

Verwendung

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

Wissenswertes

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

Sicherheit

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

Structure

SMILES

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

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
354,49 g/mol
Dichte
1,5600 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
108,5 °C
Löslichkeit
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

Verwandte Verbindungen

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Aniline Black

C₆H₇N

Butane

C₄H₁₀

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).