Difference between revisions of "Methoxychlor"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A white crystalline powder used as an [ | + | A white crystalline powder used as an [[insecticide|insecticide]]. Methoxychlor was introduced as an insecticide in 1945. It is in the same chemical family as [[DDT|DDT]] but it is a more potent insecticide that is effective against most insects and their larvae. Methoxychlor has a long residual effect. It is currently restricted in the U.S. and is not available for use in public buildings. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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methoxy DDT; DMDT; 2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenol)-1,1,1-trichloroethane; Chemform; Marlate[DuPont]; Moxie | methoxy DDT; DMDT; 2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenol)-1,1,1-trichloroethane; Chemform; Marlate[DuPont]; Moxie | ||
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| + | * Overexposure causes convulsions and liver and kidney damage. | ||
| + | * Potential carcinogen. | ||
| + | * Decomposes when heated to produce toxic fumes of chlorides. | ||
| + | * Chemical Book: [https://www.chemicalbook.com/msds/METHOXYCHLOR.htm SDS] | ||
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| + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== | ||
Soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in water. | Soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in water. | ||
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| − | | 78-78.2 | + | | 78-78.2 C |
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| mol. wt. = 345.65 | | mol. wt. = 345.65 | ||
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[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:58, 23 August 2022
Description
A white crystalline powder used as an Insecticide. Methoxychlor was introduced as an insecticide in 1945. It is in the same chemical family as DDT but it is a more potent insecticide that is effective against most insects and their larvae. Methoxychlor has a long residual effect. It is currently restricted in the U.S. and is not available for use in public buildings.
Synonyms and Related Terms
methoxy DDT; DMDT; 2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenol)-1,1,1-trichloroethane; Chemform; Marlate[DuPont]; Moxie
Risks
- Overexposure causes convulsions and liver and kidney damage.
- Potential carcinogen.
- Decomposes when heated to produce toxic fumes of chlorides.
- Chemical Book: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in water.
| Composition | Cl3CCH(C6H4OCH3)2 |
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| CAS | 72-43-5 |
| Melting Point | 78-78.2 C |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 345.65 |