1,2,3,4,9,9-hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydro-6,7-dimethyl-6,7-epoxy-1,4-methanonaphthalene profile

You're describing a very specific and complex organic molecule. It's not commonly known by its full IUPAC name, but is more often referred to as **Dieldrin**.

**Dieldrin** is a highly persistent insecticide that was widely used in the mid-20th century to control agricultural pests and disease vectors like mosquitos. Its importance in research is twofold:

**1. Historical Significance:**

* **Past Applications:** Dieldrin was extremely effective in controlling pests, leading to its widespread use. However, this also resulted in widespread environmental contamination and adverse health effects in humans and wildlife.
* **Understanding Pesticide Impact:** Studying Dieldrin's effects on ecosystems and human health has been crucial in understanding the risks associated with pesticides and their long-term consequences.

**2. Ongoing Research:**

* **Persistence and Bioaccumulation:** Dieldrin is extremely persistent in the environment, meaning it degrades very slowly. This makes it a long-term threat to ecosystems and wildlife. Research continues to study its persistence and bioaccumulation in various environments.
* **Health Effects:** Despite its ban in many countries, Dieldrin still persists in the environment. Research continues to investigate its potential for causing neurodevelopmental disorders, cancer, and other health issues in humans.
* **Environmental Remediation:** Researchers are exploring methods to remediate contaminated areas and mitigate the impact of Dieldrin. This includes developing new technologies for breakdown and removal of the pesticide from soil and water.

**It's important to note that Dieldrin is a highly toxic substance and has been banned in many countries due to its severe environmental and health impacts.** Its study is primarily focused on understanding its past use, minimizing its current impact, and preventing similar occurrences in the future.

1,2,3,4,9,9-hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydro-6,7-dimethyl-6,7-epoxy-1,4-methanonaphthalene: structure [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

ID Source	ID
PubMed CID	175443
MeSH ID	M0079431

Synonym
hcodem
73292-20-3
1,2,3,4,9,9-hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydro-6,7-dimethyl-6,7-epoxy-1,4-methanonaphthalene
3,6-methanonaphth(2,3-b)oxirene, 3,4,5,6,8,8-hexachloro-1a,2,2a,3,6,6a,7,7a-octahydro-1a,7a-dimethyl-
DTXSID00994011
3,4,5,6,8,8-hexachloro-1a,7a-dimethyl-1a,2,2a,3,6,6a,7,7a-octahydro-3,6-methanonaphtho[2,3-b]oxirene
1,9,10,11,12,12-hexachloro-4,6-dimethyl-5-oxatetracyclo[7.2.1.02,8.04,6]dodec-10-ene

Timeframe	Studies, This Drug (%)	All Drugs %
pre-1990	5 (100.00)	18.7374
1990's	0 (0.00)	18.2507
2000's	0 (0.00)	29.6817
2010's	0 (0.00)	24.3611
2020's	0 (0.00)	2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Publication Type	This drug (%)	All Drugs (%)
Trials	0 (0.00%)	5.53%
Reviews	0 (0.00%)	6.00%
Case Studies	0 (0.00%)	4.05%
Observational	0 (0.00%)	0.25%
Other	6 (100.00%)	84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Substance	Relationship Strength	Studies	Classes	Roles
chlorpromazine Chlorpromazine: The prototypical phenothiazine antipsychotic drug. Like the other drugs in this class chlorpromazine's antipsychotic actions are thought to be due to long-term adaptation by the brain to blocking DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. Chlorpromazine has several other actions and therapeutic uses, including as an antiemetic and in the treatment of intractable hiccup.. chlorpromazine : A substituted phenothiazine in which the ring nitrogen at position 10 is attached to C-3 of an N,N-dimethylpropanamine moiety.	2.37	2	organochlorine compound; phenothiazines; tertiary amine	anticoronaviral agent; antiemetic; dopaminergic antagonist; EC 3.4.21.26 (prolyl oligopeptidase) inhibitor; phenothiazine antipsychotic drug
phenobarbital Phenobarbital: A barbituric acid derivative that acts as a nonselective central nervous system depressant. It potentiates GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID action on GABA-A RECEPTORS, and modulates chloride currents through receptor channels. It also inhibits glutamate induced depolarizations.. phenobarbital : A member of the class of barbiturates, the structure of which is that of barbituric acid substituted at C-5 by ethyl and phenyl groups.	1.96	1	barbiturates	anticonvulsant; drug allergen; excitatory amino acid antagonist; sedative
reserpine Reserpine: An alkaloid found in the roots of Rauwolfia serpentina and R. vomitoria. Reserpine inhibits the uptake of norepinephrine into storage vesicles resulting in depletion of catecholamines and serotonin from central and peripheral axon terminals. It has been used as an antihypertensive and an antipsychotic as well as a research tool, but its adverse effects limit its clinical use.. reserpine : An alkaloid found in the roots of Rauwolfia serpentina and R. vomitoria.	2.37	2	alkaloid ester; methyl ester; yohimban alkaloid	adrenergic uptake inhibitor; antihypertensive agent; EC 3.4.21.26 (prolyl oligopeptidase) inhibitor; environmental contaminant; first generation antipsychotic; plant metabolite; xenobiotic
aminopyrine Aminopyrine: A pyrazolone with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties but has risk of AGRANULOCYTOSIS. A breath test with 13C-labeled aminopyrine has been used as a non-invasive measure of CYTOCHROME P-450 metabolic activity in LIVER FUNCTION TESTS.. aminophenazone : A pyrazolone that is 1,2-dihydro-3H-pyrazol-3-one substituted by a dimethylamino group at position 4, methyl groups at positions 1 and 5 and a phenyl group at position 2. It exhibits analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties.	1.95	1	pyrazolone; tertiary amino compound	antipyretic; environmental contaminant; non-narcotic analgesic; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug; xenobiotic
dieldrin Dieldrin: An organochlorine insecticide whose use has been cancelled or suspended in the United States. It has been used to control locusts, tropical disease vectors, in termite control by direct soil injection, and non-food seed and plant treatment. (From HSDB). dieldrin : An organochlorine compound resulting from the epoxidation of the double bond of aldrin. It is the active metabolite of the proinsecticde aldrin.	3.06	5	epoxide; organochlorine compound; organochlorine insecticide	carcinogenic agent; xenobiotic
nadp [no description available]	1.96	1
morphine Meconium: The thick green-to-black mucilaginous material found in the intestines of a full-term fetus. It consists of secretions of the INTESTINAL GLANDS; BILE PIGMENTS; FATTY ACIDS; AMNIOTIC FLUID; and intrauterine debris. It constitutes the first stools passed by a newborn.	1.96	1	morphinane alkaloid; organic heteropentacyclic compound; tertiary amino compound	anaesthetic; drug allergen; environmental contaminant; geroprotector; mu-opioid receptor agonist; opioid analgesic; plant metabolite; vasodilator agent; xenobiotic
ethylmorphine Ethylmorphine: A narcotic analgesic and antitussive. It is metabolized in the liver by ETHYLMORPHINE-N-DEMETHYLASE and used as an indicator of liver function.	2.36	2	morphinane alkaloid

Condition	Indicated	Relationship Strength	Studies	Trials
Aging The gradual irreversible changes in structure and function of an organism that occur as a result of the passage of time.	0	1.96	1	0

1,2,3,4,9,9-hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydro-6,7-dimethyl-6,7-epoxy-1,4-methanonaphthalene

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