DDT
Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane — once the most widely used insecticide. Rachel Carson's 'Silent Spring' (1962) documented its ecological damage, particularly eggshell thinning in raptors. Banned in most countries but still used in some regions for malaria control.
IUPAC: 1-chloro-4-[2,2,2-trichloro-1-(4-chlorophenyl)ethyl]benzene
Also known as: 1-Chloro-4-(2,2,2-trichloro-1-(4-chlorophenyl)ethyl)benzene, RefChem:127031, Clofenotane, p,p'-DDT, 50-29-3 (+14 more)
Molecular Structure
Molecular Propertiesmass · H-bonds · stereo
Molecular Weight
354.500g/mol
Exact Mass
353.911739Da
Monoisotopic Mass
351.914689Da
XLogP
6.9
Polar Surface Area
0.0Ų
Complexity
250
Formal Charge
0
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
19
Stereo Centers
0
Bond Stereo
0
Drug-Likeness (Lipinski's Rule of Five)
1 violation — may still have acceptable bioavailability
GHS Hazard Classification
H301Toxic if swallowedH351Suspected of causing cancerH400Very toxic to aquatic lifeH410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effectsH311Toxic in contact with skinH372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposureH320Causes eye irritationH340May cause genetic defectsH350May cause cancerH360May damage fertility or the unborn child
Source: PubChem GHS Classification. Always consult the SDS for handling.
Chemical IdentifiersSMILES · InChI
InChI=1S/C14H9Cl5/c15-11-5-1-9(2-6-11)13(14(17,18)19)10-3-7-12(16)8-4-10/h1-8,13H