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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
  
== Other Properties ==
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== Risks ==
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* Overexposure causes convulsions and liver and kidney damage.
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* Potential carcinogen.
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* Decomposes when heated to produce toxic fumes of chlorides. 
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* 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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== Hazards and Safety ==
 
 
Overexposure causes convulsions and liver and kidney damage. Potential carcinogen. Decomposes when heated to produce toxic fumes of chlorides. 
 
 
Chem Services: [http://hazard.com/msds/f2/ccd/ccdmw.html MSDS]
 
  
 
[[Category:Materials database]]
 
[[Category:Materials database]]

Latest revision as of 10:58, 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
CAS 72-43-5
Melting Point 78-78.2 C
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 345.65

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