DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
- S-3-PHARMACEUTICAL-ORGANIC-CHEMISTRY
- Feb 28
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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.
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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