1,1,1-Trichloro-2,2-diphenylethane

Agent Name
1,1,1-Trichloro-2,2-diphenylethane
CAS Number
2971-22-4
Formula
C14-H11-Cl3
Major Category
Other Classes
1,1,1-Trichloro-2,2-diphenylethane formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,1'-(2,2,2-Trichloroethylidene)dibenzene; 1,1-Diphenyl-2,2,2-trichloroethane; 2,2-Diphenyl-1,1,1-trichloroethane; Benzene, 1,1'-(2,2,2-trichloroethylidene)bis-; DPE; DPT; DPT (VAN); Diphenyltrichloroethane; Ethane, 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-diphenyl-; Ethane, 2,2-diphenyl-1,1,1-trichloro-; Ethane, 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-diphenyl- (8CI); Ethane, 2,2-diphenyl-1,1,1-trichloro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Polyaromatics
Description
Solid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate for diphenylacetic acid (herbicide intermediate); [HSDB]
Comments
One of the synonyms for DDT is "1,1,1-Trichloro-2,2-di(4-chlorophenyl)-ethane."
See "DDT."
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
8.99E-05 mm Hg

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