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C14H9Cl5
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1-Chloro-4-[2,2,2-trichloro-1-(4-chlorophenyl)ethyl]benzene

CAS50-29-3EC200-024-3
Category
Agrochemical
Compound Class
Halocarbon
Primary Use
insecticide and pesticide

DDT is a synthetic compound formerly used as an insecticide and pesticide. Its agricultural uses were cancelled in 1972 in the U.

Former insecticide and pesticideFarming (pesticides) industry useLeather tanning and processing industry use

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Restricted or banned substances

Substances on this list are banned or restricted under the named regulation. This page is a compliance reference — verify your obligations under applicable law.

Relevant lists:Rotterdam PICStockholm POPsCalifornia Proposition 65

CAS 50-29-3

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Safety Reference

Toxic
Toxic
Harmful
Harmful
Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Danger
H301Toxic if swallowed
H351Suspected of causing cancer
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H320Causes eye irritation
H340May cause genetic defects
H350May cause cancer
H360May damage fertility or the unborn child
H370Causes damage to organs
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Regulatory Compliance4
  • Rotterdam PICGlobalInternational Convention
    ListedSource
  • Stockholm POPsGlobalInternational Convention
    ListedSource
  • California Proposition 65USRegulation
    Listed· listed since 1987-10-01Source
  • CN Catalogue of Hazardous ChemicalsCNRegulation
    Listed· listed since 2015-05-01Source

Customs Tariff Classification

The international HS code for 1-Chloro-4-[2,2,2-trichloro-1-(4-chlorophenyl)ethyl]benzene (CAS 50-29-3) is 2903.92, 3808.52, 3808.59, 3824.84.

HS code (international, 6-digit)

2903.92, 3808.52, 3808.59, 3824.84

EU CN code (8-digit)

2903 92 00, 3808 52 00, 3808 59 00, 3824 84 00

Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.

Identifiers
IUPAC Name

1-chloro-4-[2,2,2-trichloro-1-(4-chlorophenyl)ethyl]benzene

InChIKey

YVGGHNCTFXOJCH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1=CC(=CC=C1C(C2=CC=C(C=C2)Cl)C(Cl)(Cl)Cl)Cl

Synonyms (124)
  • 6WT
  • DDT
  • R50
  • Clofenotane (INN)
  • Clofenotano [INN-Spanish]
  • Clofenotanum [INN-Latin]
  • 4,4'-DDT
  • 4,4'-DDT, PESTANAL(R)
  • 4,4(2)-DDT
  • Aavero-extra
  • Agritan
  • Anofex
  • Arkotine
  • Azotox
  • Azotox M-33
  • Benzochloryl
  • Bosan Supra
  • Bovidermol
  • CLOFENOTANE [MART.]
  • Chlofenotan
  • Chlorophenothan
  • Chlorophenothane
  • Chlorophenothanum
  • Chlorophenothanum technicum
  • Chlorophenotoxum
  • Chlorphenotane
  • Chlorphenothan
  • Chlorphenotoxum
  • Clofenotan
  • Clofenotane
  • Clofenotane technique
  • Clofenotano
  • Clofenotanum
  • D.D.T. technique
  • DDT 50 WP
  • DDT and metabolites
  • DDT, p,p'-
  • Dedelo
  • Deoval
  • Detox
  • Detox (pesticide)
  • Detoxan
  • Dibovan
  • Dibovin
  • Dicophane
  • Dicophane, BAN
  • Dicophaner
  • Didigam
  • Didimac
  • Dodat
  • Dykol
  • ENT 1,506
  • Estonate
  • Genitox
  • Gesafid
  • Gesapon
  • Gesarex
  • Gesarol
  • Geusapon
  • Guesapon
  • Guesarol
  • Gyron
  • Havero-extra
  • Hildit
  • Ivoran
  • Ixodex
  • Klorfenoton
  • Kopsol
  • Micro ddt 75
  • Mutoxan
  • Mutoxin
  • Neocid
  • Neocid (VAN)
  • Neocidol, solid
  • OMS 0016 [French]
  • OMS 16
  • Parachlorocidum
  • Pentachlorin
  • Pentech
  • Penticide
  • Penticidum
  • Ppzeidan
  • Rukseam
  • Santobane
  • Tafidex
  • Tech ddt
  • Zeidane
  • Zerdane
  • p'-Zeidane
  • p'-Zeidane [France]
  • p, p'-DDT Standard
  • p,p'-DDT
  • p,p'-DDT, BSI
  • para,para'-DDT