Substance profile
Ethyl 2-[4-[(6-chlorobenzoxazol-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy]propionate
Ethyl 2-[4-[(6-chlorobenzoxazol-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy]propionate is a colorless solid.
01 · Identification
What Ethyl 2-[4-[(6-chlorobenzoxazo… is
Ethyl 2-[4-[(6-chlorobenzoxazol-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy]propionate is a colorless solid. Its molecular formula is C18H16ClNO5 and its molecular weight is 361.8 g/mol. It melts at 84.5 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for Ethyl 2-[4-[(6-chlorobenzoxazo…
- fenoxaprop-ethyl
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 |
|---|---|
| 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: P261, P272, P273, P280, P313, P333, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Ethyl 2-[4-[(6-chlorobenzoxazo… 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 200 °C (392 °F) | at 0.750062 mmHg (reduced pressure) | HSDB |
| Melting point | 84.5 °C (184.1 °F) | range, midpoint shown | HSDB |
| Vapor pressure | 1.425e-8 mmHg | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| 1e-8 mmHg | Haz-Map |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Source notes
Further notes on Ethyl 2-[4-[(6-chlorobenzoxazo…
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
Solubility @ 20 °C: >0.5% in hexane; >1% in cyclohexane, ethanol, 1-octanol; >20%in ethyl acetate; >30% in toluene; >50% in acetone; solubility in water @ 25 °C: 0.9 mg/l
Source: HSDB
05 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Ethyl 2-[4-[(6-chlorobenzoxazo…
Storage conditions
Do not store above 100 °F or below 10 °F. Do not store or use near open flame. Store where contamination of fertilizer, seed, or feedstuffs will not occur. Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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