Substance profile
Fenarimol
Fenarimol: pure white crystalline solid.
01 · Identification
What Fenarimol is
Fenarimol: pure white crystalline solid. Its molecular formula is C17H12Cl2N2O and its molecular weight is 331.2 g/mol. It melts at 118 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for Fenarimol
- fenarimol (ISO)
- 2,4'-dichloro-α-(pyrimidin-5-yl)benzhydryl alcohol
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
Fenarimol 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 | 118 °C (244.4 °F) | range, midpoint shown | HMDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Fenarimol
Reactivity
FENARIMOL produces toxic gases when heated to decomposition.
Source: CAMEO Chemicals
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