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o,p′-DDT (ortho-para DDT) is one of the isomers of DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane), a synthetic chemical compound once widely used as an insecticide. The o,p′-DDT isomer refers to the positioning of chlorine atoms on the benzene rings at the ortho and para positions. This specific isomer is less commonly used and less effective as an insecticide compared to the more prevalent p,p′-DDT isomer, which has both chlorine atoms in the para positions. DDT is a chemical compound that functions as a pesticide and insecticide. It acts by disrupting the nervous system of insects, leading to paralysis and ultimately death. This compound targets the voltage-gated sodium channels in the nerve cells of insects, leading to prolonged depolarization and inhibition of repolarization. This compound′s role in experimental applications involves studying its effects on insect populations and understanding its mechanism of action at the molecular and cellular levels.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
o,p′-DDT, 50 mg | sc-257937 | 50 mg | $193.00 |