Storage Condition
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Synonyms
a,a-Dichlorodiphenylmethane, 2051-90-3
Application Notes
Useful research chemical for a range of applications
Hazard Compound
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a,a-Dichlorodiphenylmethane is a drug product that is used as an analytical standard for HPLC, as well as in research and development of drugs.
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a,a-Dichlorodiphenylmethane usage and description
a,a-Dichlorodiphenylmethane, commonly known as DDT, is an organochlorine insecticide that was widely used in the mid-20th century to control mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and typhus. It was also used to control agricultural pests and in household insecticides. DDT is a colorless, odorless crystalline solid that is insoluble in water but soluble in most organic solvents. It is a persistent organic pollutant that can remain in the environment for decades and has been found in soil, water, and even in the tissues of animals.
DDT works by interfering with the nervous system of insects, causing them to convulse and die. However, it also has harmful effects on non-target organisms such as birds, fish, and mammals. It has been linked to reduced fertility, developmental abnormalities, and even cancer in humans. Due to its negative impact on the environment and human health, DDT has been banned or severely restricted in many countries since the 1970s.
Despite its ban, DDT is still being used in some countries for malaria control due to its effectiveness and low cost. However, alternative methods like insecticide-treated bed nets and indoor residual spraying are now preferred as they are safer and more sustainable. Additionally, the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants has called for the global elimination of DDT by 2020.
