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Dieldrin MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Dieldrin
Tree Number(s)
D02.455.526.439.371
Unique ID
D004026
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D004026
Scope Note
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)
Entry Term(s)
Alvit-55
Related Numbers
60-57-1
CAS Type 1 Name
2,7:3,6-Dimethanonaphth(2,3-b)oxirene, 3,4,5,6,9,9-hexachloro-1a,2,2a,3,6,6a,7,7a-octahydro-, (1aalpha,2beta,2aalpha,3beta,6beta,6aalpha,7beta,7aalpha)-
NLM Classification #
WA 240
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2013/07/08
Dieldrin Preferred
Alvit-55 Narrower
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