Substance profile
Chlorthiamid
Chlorthiamid: off-white solid in various forms.
01 · Identification
What Chlorthiamid is
Chlorthiamid: off-white solid in various forms. Its molecular formula is C7H5Cl2NS and its molecular weight is 206.09 g/mol. It melts at 152 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for Chlorthiamid
- chlorthiamid (ISO)
- 2,6-dichloro (thiobenzamide)
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. |
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Chlorthiamid 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 | 151.5 °C (304.7 °F) | range, midpoint shown | ICSC |
| Solubility | Solubility in water, g/100ml at 21 °C: 0.095 | at 21 °C | ICSC |
| Vapor pressure | Vapor pressure, Pa at 20 °C: | at 20 °C | ICSC |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.