DDT
Chemical compound
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Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, commonly known as DDT, is a colorless, tasteless, and almost odorless crystalline chemical compound, an organochloride. Originally developed as an insecticide, it became infamous for its environmental impacts. DDT... Wikipedia
Formula: C14H9Cl5
IUPAC ID: 1,1'-(2,2,2-Trichloroethane-1,1-diyl)bis(4-chlorobenzene)
Classification: Organochlorine chemistry
3D model (JSmol): Interactive image
ATCvet code: QP53AB01 (WHO)
Boiling point: 260 °C (500 °F; 533 K) (decomposes)
CompTox Dashboard (EPA): DTXSID4020375