p,p'-DDMS

Agent Name
p,p'-DDMS
CAS Number
2642-80-0
Formula
C14-H11-Cl3
Major Category
Other Classes
p,p'-DDMS formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,1-Bis(p-chlorophenyl)-2-chloroethane; 1-Chloro-2,2-bis(p-chlorophenyl)ethane; 2,2-Bis(p-chlorophenyl)-1-monochloroethane; Benzene, 1,1'-(2-chloroethylidene)bis(4-chloro)-; DDMS; Ethane, 2-chloro-1,1-bis(p-chlorophenyl)-; Ethane, 2,2-bis(p-chlorophenyl)-1-chloro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Polyaromatics
Sources/Uses
Found as metabolite of DDT in rats; [INCHEM]
Comments
Emergency medical treatment: see chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticides; [HSDB] Effects in high-dose animal studies include convulsions; [RTECS] see "DDT."
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Adverse Effects

Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Reproductive Toxin
Yes
Other Poison
Organochlorine

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