ORTHOPARA DDD Meaning and
Definition
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Orthopara DDD, also known as orthopara-dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane, is a synthetic chemical compound that belongs to the group of organic compounds known as halogenated hydrocarbons. It is derived from the dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) chemical structure, which is famous for its widespread use as an insecticide in the mid-20th century.
Orthopara DDD differs from DDT due to the rearrangement of the chlorine atoms attached to the benzene rings. Instead of having an arrangement where adjacent chlorine atoms are attached to the same carbon atom (ortho position), orthopara DDD has a structural configuration where one chlorine atom is in the ortho position, while the other is in the para position.
This specific arrangement of chlorine atoms in orthopara DDD provides distinct chemical and physical properties compared to other compounds. It is primarily known for its insecticidal properties, similar to its predecessor DDT, but is generally less potent. Orthopara DDD is less persistent in the environment and has a slightly lower toxicity to mammals.
Despite its lower toxicity compared to DDT, concerns remain regarding orthopara DDD's potential ecological impacts and human health effects. Therefore, its use as an insecticide has been restricted or banned in many countries. Nonetheless, orthopara DDD still finds limited applications within certain industries, particularly in laboratories for research purposes, and as a reference standard in analytical chemistry.
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