2,2-bis-1,1-dichloroethane

2,2-bis(para-chlorophenyl)-1,1-dichloroethane

[¦tü ¦tü ‚bis ′par·ə ‚klȯr·ə′fen·əl ¦wən ¦wən di‚klȯrō′e‚thān]

(organic chemistry)

C₁₄H₁₀Cl₄ A colorless, crystalline compound with a melting point of 109-111°C; insoluble in water; used as an insecticide on fruits and vegetables. Also known as DDD; TDE.

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