Substance profile
Chlorfenapyr
Chlorfenapyr is a light tan or light yellow powdered solid with a characteristic of halides and ketones odor.
01 · Identification
What Chlorfenapyr is
Chlorfenapyr is a light tan or light yellow powdered solid with a characteristic of halides and ketones odor. Its molecular formula is C15H11BrClF3N2O and its molecular weight is 407.61 g/mol. It melts at 101 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger.
Other names for Chlorfenapyr
- chlorfenapyr (ISO)
- 4-bromo-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-ethoxymethyl-5-trifluoromethylpyrrole-3-carbonitrile
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. |
| H302 | Harmful if swallowed. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P260, P270, P271, P273, P301, P304, P310, P312, P330, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Chlorfenapyr 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 | 100.5 °C (212.9 °F) | range, midpoint shown | HSDB |
| 91.5 °C (196.7 °F) | range, midpoint shown | HSDB | |
| Density | 0.543 g/cm³ | HSDB | |
| Solubility | Soluble in acetone, diethyl ether, DMSO, THF, acetonitrile, alcohols. Insoluble in water | HSDB | |
| Solubities at 25 °C. [Table#7120] | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| Solubities in water at 25 °C. [Table#7121] | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 7e-8 mmHg | Haz-Map | |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | Not explosive | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Chlorfenapyr
Storage conditions
Do not store below 32 °F. ... Store in a secure, dry, ventilated area away from children, livestock, and food. Do not store in direct sunlight or heat.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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