DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

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

CAS: 50-29-3

Ikhtisar

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.

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Hydrogen H 9 1,0080
Carbon C 14 12,0110
Chlorine Cl 5 35,4500

Komposisi Elemental

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

Kegunaan

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

Fakta Menarik

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

Keselamatan

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

Structure

SMILES

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

Sifat

Jenis
organic
Keadaan
solid
Massa Molar
354,49 g/mol
Kerapatan
1,5600 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
108,5 °C
Kelarutan
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

Senyawa Terkait

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).