Mitotan
[CAS# 53-19-0]

Identification

• Classification: API >> Antineoplastic agents >> Other antineoplastic agents
• Name: Mitotan
• Synonyms: 2,4'-Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane; 1,1-Dichloro-2,2-bis(2,4'-dichlorophenyl)ethane; 1-Chloro-2-(2,2-dichloro-1-(4-chlorophenyl)ethyl)benzene; 2,2-(2-Chlorophenyl)-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-1,1-dichloroethane; o,p'-DDD
• Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₁₀Cl₄
• Molecular Weight: 320.04
• CAS Registry Number: 53-19-0
• EC Number: 200-166-6

Properties

• Melting point: 76-78 ºC
• Water solubility: <0.1 g/100 mL at 24 ºC

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xn
• Risk Codes: R40
• Safety Description: S36/37

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	2	H351
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	1	H372
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	4	H413
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	1A	H360
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	1	H370