Substance profile
Chlorsulfuron
Chlorsulfuron is a white crystalline solid and is odorless.
01 · Identification
What Chlorsulfuron is
Chlorsulfuron is a white crystalline solid and is odorless. Its molecular formula is C12H12ClN5O4S and its molecular weight is 357.77 g/mol. It melts at 176 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for Chlorsulfuron
- chlorsulfuron (ISO)
- 2-chloro-N-[[(4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)amino]carbonyl]benzenesulphonamide
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.
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Chlorsulfuron 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 | 176 °C (348.8 °F) | HSDB | |
| 176 °C (348.8 °F) | range, midpoint shown | HSDB | |
| Solubility | Moderately soluble in methylene chloride; less soluble in acetone, acetonitril. Low solubility in hydrocarbon solvents. | HSDB | |
| In water, 125 mg/L at 25 °C | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| Solubility (25 °C) : 4 g/L acetone; 102 g/L dichloromethane, <0.01 g/L hexane, 15 g/L methanol; 3 g/L toluene | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 2.25e-11 mmHg | at 25 °C | HSDB |
| 0.8131 mmHg | at 25 °C | DOE PAC | |
| Corrosivity | Non-corrosive | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Chlorsulfuron
Storage conditions
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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