Substance profile
Bromoxynil octanoate
Bromoxynil octanoate is a cream, waxy solid with a characteristic odor.
01 · Identification
What Bromoxynil octanoate is
Bromoxynil octanoate is a cream, waxy solid with a characteristic odor. Its molecular formula is C15H17Br2NO2 and its molecular weight is 403.11 g/mol. It melts at 45.5 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger.
Other names for Bromoxynil octanoate
- bromoxynil octanoate (ISO)
- 2,6-dibromo-4-cyanophenyl octanoate
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 |
|---|---|
| H361d | Suspected of damaging the unborn child. |
| H331 | Toxic if inhaled. |
| H302 | Harmful if swallowed. |
| H317 | May cause an allergic skin reaction. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P270, P271, P272, P273, P280, P301, P304, P310, P312, P313, P330, P333, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Bromoxynil octanoate 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 | 45.5 °C (113.9 °F) | range, midpoint shown | HSDB |
| Solubility | In water, 0.08 mg/L at 25 °C | at 25 °C | HSDB |
| Vapor pressure | 4800 mmHg | at 25 °C | HSDB |
| 0.0000048 mmHg | Haz-Map | ||
| Flash point | 38.89 °C (102 °F) | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Source notes
Further notes on Bromoxynil octanoate
These are descriptions rather than measured values, so they are kept out of the table above and quoted here with the source that reported them.
Solubility
In chloroform 800, xylene, dimethylformamide 700, ethyl acetate 620, cyclohexanone 550, carbon tetrachloride 500, n-propanol 120, acetone, ethanol 100 (all in g/L 20-25 °C)
Source: HSDB
05 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Bromoxynil octanoate
Storage conditions
Handle carefully ... Do not use or store near heat or open flame. Store at temperature above 3 °F. If allowed to freeze, remix before using. Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal of this chemical.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Reactivity
BROMOXYNIL OCTANOATE, [SOLID] is an ester. Readily hydrolyzed to bromoxynil and octanoate at pH's exceeding 9.
Source: CAMEO Chemicals
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