dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane

Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane

Here Is The Detailed specification Of Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) — A Historically Significant Organochlorine Insecticide That Is Now Banned Or Restricted In Most Countries Due To Environmental And Health Concerns.

🧪 DDT Specification (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)

🔬 Chemical Identity

Property	Details
Common Name	DDT
IUPAC Name	1,1'-(2,2,2-Trichloroethane-1,1-diyl)bis(4-chlorobenzene)
Other Names	4,4'-DDT; P,p'-DDT
CAS Number	50-29-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₉Cl₅
Molecular Weight	354.48 G/mol
Chemical Structure	(for Visual Reference)

⚗️ Physical And Chemical Properties

Property	Specification
Appearance	White Crystalline Solid
Odor	Mild Aromatic Odor
Melting Point	108.5 °C
Boiling Point	Decomposes Before Boiling (~260 °C)
Density	~1.6 G/cm³
Solubility	Insoluble In Water; Soluble In Fats, Oils, And Organic Solvents (e.g., Ethanol, Acetone)
Vapor Pressure	2.5 × 10⁻⁷ MmHg At 25°C
Stability	Stable; Degrades Slowly In The Environment