p,p'-dichlorodiphenylmethyl carbinol
p,p′-dichlorodiphenylmethyl carbinol
[¦pē ¦pē‚prīm dī¦klȯr·ō·dī¦fen·əl¦meth·əl ′kär·bə‚nȯl] (organic chemistry)
(ClC6H4)2C(CH3)OH Crystals with a melting point of 69-69.5°C; soluble in organic solvents; used as an insecticide. Abbreviated DMC.
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