4,4'-Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane - d8

• CAT Number: C000513
• CAS Number: 93952-20-6
• Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₂D₈Cl₄
• Molecular Weight: 328.09
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1,1-Bis(4-chlorophenyl)-2,2-dichloroethane – d8; 4,4′-DDD – d8; 1,1-Dichloro-2,2-bis(4-chlorophenyl)ethane – d8; 2,2-Bis(4-chlorophenyl)-1,1-dichloroethane – d8; 4,4′-TDE – d8.
• Target: Drug Metabolite
• Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)
• Appearance: White to Off-White Solid
• Storage: 4°C, Inert atmosphere

4,4′-Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane-d8 (commonly known as DDD-d8) is a deuterated form of 4,4′-Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane, a breakdown product of the insecticide DDT. In this compound, eight hydrogen atoms are replaced with deuterium, making it useful in environmental and toxicological research. The deuterium labeling allows for precise tracking and quantification using mass spectrometry, facilitating studies on the compound’s environmental persistence, degradation pathways, and bioaccumulation. This aids in understanding the impact and behavior of DDD in ecosystems and its effects on wildlife and human health.