Substance profile
Azoxystrobin
Azoxystrobin is a white crystalline solid.
01 · Identification
What Azoxystrobin is
Azoxystrobin is a white crystalline solid. Its molecular formula is C22H17N3O5 and its molecular weight is 403.4 g/mol. It melts at 116 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger.
Other names for Azoxystrobin
- azoxystrobin (ISO)
- methyl (E)-2-{2-[6-(2-cyanophenoxy)pyrimidin-4-yloxy]phenyl}-3-methoxyacrylate
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H331 | Toxic if inhaled. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P260, P271, P273, P304, P310, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Azoxystrobin properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting point | 116 °C (240.8 °F) | HSDB | |
| 115 °C (239 °F) | range, midpoint shown | HSDB | |
| Density | 1.33 g/cm³ | HSDB | |
| Solubility | Solubility (g/L, 20 °C): hexane 0.057, n-octanol 1.4, methanol 20, toluene 55, acetone 86, ethyl acetate 130, acetonitrile 340, dichloromethane 400 | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| In water, 6 mg/L at 20 °C | at 20 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 8.3e-13 mmHg | at 25 °C | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Azoxystrobin
Storage conditions
Store commercial products in a well-ventilated, secure area out of the reach of children and domestic animals. Do not store food, beverages or tabacco in the storage area.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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