2,6-Dichlorobenzonitrile

2,6-Dichlorobenzonitrile

Names
IUPAC name 2,6-Dichlorobenzonitrile
Other names Dichlobanil, Dichlobenil
Identifiers
CAS Registry Number	1194-65-6 Y
ChEBI	CHEBI:943 Y
ChemSpider	2923 Y
InChI InChI=1S/C7H3Cl2N/c8-6-2-1-3-7(9)5(6)4-10/h1-3H Y Key: YOYAIZYFCNQIRF-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C7H3Cl2N/c8-6-2-1-3-7(9)5(6)4-10/h1-3H Key: YOYAIZYFCNQIRF-UHFFFAOYAG
Jmol-3D images	Image
KEGG	C11040 Y
PubChem	3031
SMILES N#Cc1c(Cl)cccc1Cl
UNII	N42NR4196R Y
Properties
Chemical formula	C7H3Cl2N
Molar mass	172.01 g/mol
Appearance	white crystalline powder
Density	1.623 g/cm3
Melting point	144.5 °C (292.1 °F; 417.6 K)
Boiling point	279 °C (534 °F; 552 K)
Solubility in water	insoluble
Hazards
Flash point	126 °C (259 °F; 399 K)
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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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

1. ↑ Hepatic cytochrome P450 enzymes do not play a role in the nasal
2. ↑ http://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/REDs/factsheets/0263fact.pdf
3. ↑ Principles of weed science