CAS No.: 115-32-2 Formula: C14H9Cl5O
Weight: 370.48600
Synonyms: p,p'-dicofol; 2,2,2-trichloro-1,1-bis(4-chlorophenyl)ethan-1-ol; 4-chloro-α-(4-chlorophenyl)-α-(trichloromethyl)benzenemethanol; Benzenemethanol, 4-chloro-α-(4-chlorophenyl)-α-(trichloromethyl)-; 2,2,2-Trichloro-1,1-bis(4-chlorophenyl)ethanol;
Dicofol is an organochlorine pesticide that is chemically related to DDT. Dicofol is a miticide that is very effective against red spider mite. One of the intermediates used in its production is DDT. This has caused criticism by many environmentalists; however, the World Health Organization classifies dicofol as a Level II, "moderately hazardous" pesticide. It is known to be harmful to aquatic animals, and can cause eggshell thinning in various species of birds.