2,6-Dichlorobenzonitrile

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2,6-Dichlorobenzonitrile
IUPAC name 2,6-Dichlorobenzonitrile
Other names Dichlobanil
Identifiers
CAS number
PubChem 3031
SMILES C1=CC(=C(C(=C1)Cl)C#N)Cl
Properties
Molecular formula C7H3Cl2N
Molar mass 172.01142
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

2,6-Dichlorobenzonitrile (DCBN) is a herbicide[1] and a very potent toxin for humans.

It is metabolized in the liver by the enzyme CYP2A6.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Hepatic cytochrome P450 enzymes do not play a role in the nasal