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DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)

Structure of DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane):

  • Chemical Formula: C14H9Cl5

  • Description: DDT is an organochlorine compound. Its structure includes two benzene rings connected by a trichloroethane group, with a total of five chlorine atoms—four on the benzene rings and one on the trichloroethane group.

Structure of DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
Structure of DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)

Uses:

  • Widely used as an insecticide in agriculture to protect crops against pests.

  • Played a crucial role in combating malaria and other vector-borne diseases by controlling mosquito populations.

  • Due to environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, and potential adverse effects on wildlife and human health, DDT has been banned or severely restricted in many countries since the 1970s.


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