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Organic Chemicals > Hydrocarbons > Hydrocarbons, Halogenated > Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated > DDT

Preferred term

DDT  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis(p-chlorophenyl)ethane
  • 4,4' DDT
  • 4,4'-DDT
  • 4,4' Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
  • 4,4'-Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
  • Benzochloryl
  • Chlorophenothane
  • p',p'-DDT
  • TbisC ethane
  • TbisC-ethane

Scope note

  • 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)

History note

  • 1966

In other languages

  • DDT

    Finnish

  • diklooridifenyylitrikloorietaani
  • DDT

    Swedish

URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D003634

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