DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

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

CAS: 50-29-3

Aperçu

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

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 9 1,0080
Carbon C 14 12,0110
Chlorine Cl 5 35,4500

Composition élémentaire

Usages

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

Le saviez-vous

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

Sécurité

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

Structure

SMILES

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

Propriétés

Type
organic
État
solid
Masse molaire
354,49 g/mol
Densité
1,5600 g/cm³
Point de fusion
108,5 °C
Solubilité
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).