Title: Isocil
CAS Registry Number: 314-42-1
CAS Name: 5-Bromo-6-methyl-3-(1-methylethyl)-2,4(1H,3H)-pyrimidinedione
Additional Names: 5-bromo-3-isopropyl-6-methyluracil
Trademarks: Hyvar General Weed Killer (DuPont)
Molecular Formula: C8H11BrN2O2
Molecular Weight: 247.09
Percent Composition: C 38.89%, H 4.49%, Br 32.34%, N 11.34%, O 12.95%
Literature References: Prepn: Bucha et al., Science 137, 537 (1962). Toxicity study: G. W. Bailey, J. L. White, Residue Rev. 10, 97 (1965). Superseded by bromacil.
Properties: Crystals from 20% aq ethanol, mp 158-159°. LD50 orally in rats: 3400 mg/kg (Bailey, White).
Melting point: mp 158-159°
Toxicity data: LD50 orally in rats: 3400 mg/kg (Bailey, White)
Use: Herbicide.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update. |