| 2,6-Dichlorobenzonitrile | |
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2,6-Dichlorobenzonitrile |
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Other names
Dichlobanil, Dichlobenil |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 1194-65-6 |
| PubChem | 3031 |
| ChemSpider | 2923 |
| UNII | N42NR4196R |
| KEGG | C11040 |
| ChEBI | CHEBI:943 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C7H3Cl2N |
| Molar mass | 172.01 g/mol |
| Appearance | white crystalline powder |
| Density | 1.623 g/cm3 |
| Melting point |
144.5 °C |
| Boiling point |
279 °C |
| Solubility in water | insoluble |
| Hazards | |
| Flash point | 126 °C |
| (verify) (what is: /?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
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| Infobox 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.
It was discovered in the mid 50s. It has herbicidal properties killing young seedlings of both monocot and dicot species.[2]
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