DDT [DDT]
- Terms
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1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis(p-chlorophenyl)ethane
4,4'-DDT
4,4'-Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
Benzochloryl
Chlorophenothane
p',p'-DDT
TbisC-ethane
A polychlorinated pesticide that is resistant to destruction by light and oxidation. Its unusual stability has resulted in difficulties in residue removal from water, soil, and foodstuffs. This substance may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen: Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP-85-002, 1985). (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
- DUI
- D003634 MeSH Browser
- CUI
- M0005688
- CAS
- Benzene, 1,1'-(2,2,2-trichloroethylidene)bis(4-chloro)-
- History note
- 1966
- Public note
- 1966; 1,1,1-TRICHLORO-2,2-BIS(P-CHLOROPHENYL)ETHANE was indexed under DDT 2008, & under CHLOROBENZENES 2007; CHLOROPHENOTHANE was indexed under DDT 2004-2013
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- AE
- adverse effects 15
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- AN
- analysis 17
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- BL
- blood 2
- CF
- cerebrospinal fluid
- CS
- chemical synthesis
- CH
- chemistry 5
- CL
- classification
- EC
- economics
- HI
- history 4
- IM
- immunology
- IP
- isolation & purification
- ME
- metabolism 6
- PK
- pharmacokinetics 2
- PD
- pharmacology 6
- PO
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- RE
- radiation effects
- ST
- standards
- SD
- supply & distribution
- TU
- therapeutic use 4
- TO
- toxicity 11
- UR
- urine