Perthan

CAS: 72-56-0

Ref. 3D-FP163712

Product Information

• Name: Perthan
• Synonyms: 1,1'-(2,2-Dichloroethane-1,1-Diyl)Bis(4-Ethylbenzene), 1,1-Bis(ethylphenyl)-2,2-dichloroethane, 1,1-Bis(p-ethylphenyl)-2,2-dichloroethane, 1,1-Dichloro-2,2-bis(p-ethylphenyl)ethane, 1,1′-(2,2-Dichloroethylidene)bis[4-ethylbenzene], 1-[2,2-Dichloro-1-(4-ethylphenyl)ethyl]-4-ethylbenzene, 2,2-Bis(p-ethylphenyl)-1,1-dichloroethane, 2,2-Dichloro-1,1-bis(p-ethylphenyl)ethane, Ai3-17082, Benzene, 1,1'-(2,2-dichloroethylidene)bis(4-ethyl-, Brn 2054366, Caswell No. 337, Ccris 292, Di(p-ethylphenyl)dichloroethane, Diethyl-diphenyl dichloroethane, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 032101, Ent 17,082, Ethane, 1,1-dichloro-2,2-bis(p-ethylphenyl)-, Ethane, 2,2-bis(p-ethylphenyl)-1,1-dichloro-, Ethyl-DDD, Ethylan, Ethylan (insecticide), Hsdb 4009, Nci-C02868, Perthane, Q-137, a,a-Dichloro-2,2-bis(p-ethylphenyl)ethane, p,p'-Ethyl-ddd, p,p′-Perthane

Description

Perthan is a cationic surfactant that belongs to the group of fatty esters. It is used as a detergent in laundry products, and has been shown to have some cancer-fighting properties. Perthan was found to be cytotoxic against human breast cancer cells in vitro, and has also been shown to have anti-proliferative effects on human prostate cancer cells in vitro. The mechanism of action for this effect is not well understood, but may involve inhibition of cell growth through glycolysis or inhibition of DNA synthesis. Perthan has also been found to be toxic against the larvae of the mosquito Aedes albopictus, which could make it useful as an insecticide.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 307.26 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₈H₂₀Cl₂
• Purity: Min. 95%