Substance profile
(+-)-Coumachlor
(+-)-Coumachlor is colorless, crystalline solid.
01 · Identification
What (+-)-Coumachlor is
(+-)-Coumachlor is colorless, crystalline solid. Its molecular formula is C19H15ClO4 and its molecular weight is 342.8 g/mol. It melts at 170 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for (+-)-Coumachlor
- coumachlor (ISO)
- 3-[1-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-oxobutyl]-4-hydroxycoumarin
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 |
|---|---|
| H373 | May cause damage to organs <or state all organs affected, if known> through prolonged or repeated exposure <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>. |
| H412 | Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
03 · Physical and chemical properties
(+-)-Coumachlor 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 | 170 °C (338 °F) | range, midpoint shown | HSDB |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol, acetone, chloroform. Slightly soluble in Benzene, ether | HSDB | |
| In water, 5 mg/l @ 20 °C. | at 20 °C | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.