Substance profile
Bifenox
Bifenox is a solid with a slightly aromatic odor.
01 · Identification
What Bifenox is
Bifenox is a solid with a slightly aromatic odor. Its molecular formula is C14H9Cl2NO5 and its molecular weight is 342.1 g/mol. It melts at 85 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for Bifenox
- bifenox (ISO)
- methyl 5-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)-2-nitrobenzoate
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 |
|---|---|
| H302 | Harmful if swallowed. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P270, P273, P301, P312, P330, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Bifenox 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 | 85 °C (185 °F) | HSDB | |
| Density | 1.155 g/cm³ | HSDB | |
| Solubility | Solubility in xylene at 25 °C: 30% | at 25 °C | HSDB |
| Solublity in organic solvents g/ml @ 25 °C: acetone, 40; chlorobenzene, 35-40; ethanol, <5; kerosene, <1; xylene, 30. | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| In water, 0.398 mg/l @ 25 °C | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 0.0000024 mmHg | at 25 °C | HSDB |
| 1e-7 mmHg | Haz-Map | ||
| Corrosivity | ...Virtually noncorrosive to most spray equipment materials, but is mildly corrosive to aluminum. | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.