Substance profile
Fenhexamid
Fenhexamid is a white powder.
01 · Identification
What Fenhexamid is
Fenhexamid is a white powder. Its molecular formula is C14H17Cl2NO2 and its molecular weight is 302.2 g/mol. It boils at 320 °C, melts at 153 °C.
Other names for Fenhexamid
- fenhexamid (ISO)
- N-(2,3-dichlor-4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-methylcyclohexancarboxamid
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 |
|---|---|
| H411 | Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Fenhexamid 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 | 320 °C (608 °F) | HSDB | |
| Melting point | 153 °C (307.4 °F) | HSDB | |
| Density | 1.34 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| Solubility | In water, 20 mg/L at 20 °C | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| Solubility in: dichloromethane 31, isopropanol 91, acetonitrile 15, toluene 5.7, n-hexane <0.1 (all in g/L, 20 °C) | at 20 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 3e-9 mmHg | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| Flash point | 150 °C (302 °F) | above this value | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Fenhexamid
Storage conditions
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep in a dry place. Storage class (TRGS 510): Non Combustible Solids.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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