5409-85-8

Basic information

• Product Name: 1,4-dichloro-2,5-bis[(2-chloroethoxy)methyl]benzene
• CAS NO: 5409-85-8
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₁₄Cl₄O₂
• Molecular Weight: 332.0504
• Mol File: 5409-85-8.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 395.1°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 137.7°C
• Density: 1.341g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 4.28E-06mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.539
• CAS DataBase Reference: 1,4-dichloro-2,5-bis[(2-chloroethoxy)methyl]benzene(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 1,4-dichloro-2,5-bis[(2-chloroethoxy)methyl]benzene(5409-85-8)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 1,4-dichloro-2,5-bis[(2-chloroethoxy)methyl]benzene(5409-85-8)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 5409-85-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Usage

Herbicide in agriculture

Application

Control of weeds in wheat and other cereal crops

Physical state

White crystalline solid

Molecular weight

406.07 g/mol

Mode of action

Inhibits the enzyme acetolactate synthase

Enzyme's role

Essential for the biosynthesis of branched chain amino acids in plants

Herbicide class

Sulfonylurea herbicide

Effectiveness

Controls a broad spectrum of weed species

Safety

Relatively safe for use in crop production

Environmental impact

Potential negative impacts if not used responsibly

Precaution

Use according to label instructions to minimize negative impacts on the environment and non-target organisms

Upstream product

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