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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 == | ||
Revision as of 14:04, 9 May 2016
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
Other Properties
Soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in water.
| Composition | Cl3CCH(C6H4OCH3)2 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 72-43-5 |
| Melting Point | 78-78.2 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 345.65 |
Hazards and Safety
Overexposure causes convulsions and liver and kidney damage. Potential carcinogen. Decomposes when heated to produce toxic fumes of chlorides.
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