Dicofol

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Dicofol (4-Chloro-α-(4-chlorophenyl)-α-(trichloromethyl)benzenemethanol) is one of the last remaining, commonly-used organochlorine pesticides. Dicofol is a miticide. 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 III, "slightly hazardous" pesticide. It is known to be harmful to aquatic creatures, and can cause eggshell thinning in various species of birds.


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