2,6-Dichlorobenzonitrile
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2,6-Dichlorobenzonitrile | |
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2,6-Dichlorobenzonitrile | |
Other names Dichlobanil, Dichlobenil | |
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; 259 °F; 399 K |
(verify) (what is: / ?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa) | |
Infobox references | |
2,6-Dichlorobenzonitrile (DCBN or dichlobenil) is an herbicide[1] and is slightly toxic for humans.[2] 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.[3]
References
- ↑ Hepatic cytochrome P450 enzymes do not play a role in the nasal
- ↑ http://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/REDs/factsheets/0263fact.pdf
- ↑ Principles of weed science
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