Title: Chlornitrofen
CAS Registry Number: 1836-77-7
CAS Name: 1,3,5-Trichloro-2-(4-nitrophenoxy)benzene
Additional Names: 4-nitrophenyl-2,4,6-trichlorophenyl ether; 2,4,6-trichlorophenyl-4¢-nitrophenyl ether; CNP
Manufacturers' Codes: MO-338
Trademarks: MO (Mitsui Toatsu); Showrone (Mitsui Toatsu)
Molecular Formula: C12H6Cl3NO3
Molecular Weight: 318.54
Percent Composition: C 45.25%, H 1.90%, Cl 33.39%, N 4.40%, O 15.07%
Literature References: Prepd, not claimed: NL 6405727; I. Takayuki et al., US 3316080 (1964, 1967 both to Mitsui Chemical); and field studies: G. W. Mason, E. G. Brooker, Proc. 21st N. Z. Weed Pest Control Conf. 163 (1968). Properties: J. Kanazawa, Pestic. Sci. 12, 417 (1981). Absorption and metabolism in crops: H. Shimotori, S. Kuwatsuka, J. Pestic. Sci. 3, 267 (1978). Degradation studies: M. Oyamada, S. Kuwatsuka, ibid. 4, 157 (1979). GC determn in fish: T. Yamagishi et al., Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 23, 57 (1979); in river water: H. Kobayashi et al., J. Chromatogr. 643, 197 (1993).
Properties: Pale yellow needles from ethanol, mp 105-106°. Soly: 0.25 mg/l water. Soly at 20-25°: 764 mg/l water. Vapor pressure (109°): 4.67 ´ 104 mPa. Partition coefficient (octanol/water): 4709. LC50 in carp (48 hr): >10,000 mg/l; LC50 in flea (3 hr): >40,000 mg/l (Kanazawa).
Melting point: mp 105-106°
Log P: Partition coefficient (octanol/water): 4709
Toxicity data: LC50 in carp (48 hr): >10,000 mg/l; LC50 in flea (3 hr): >40,000 mg/l (Kanazawa)
Use: Herbicide.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update. |