Substance profile
Flonicamid
Flonicamid is a white crystalline powder and is odorless.
01 · Identification
What Flonicamid is
Flonicamid is a white crystalline powder and is odorless. Its molecular formula is C9H6F3N3O and its molecular weight is 229.16 g/mol. It melts at 158 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for Flonicamid
- flonicamid (ISO)
- N-(cyanomethyl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine-3-carboxamide
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
Flonicamid 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 | 157.5 °C (315.5 °F) | HSDB | |
| Density | 1.531 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| Solubility | In water, 5.2X10+3 mg/L at 20 °C | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| Vapor pressure | 7.0731 mmHg | at 20 °C | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Flonicamid
Storage conditions
Pesticide storage: Keep out of reach of children and animals. Store in original containers only. Store in a cool, dry place and avoid excess heat. Carefully open containers. After partial use, fold and roll back bags, clamp and close tightly. Do not put concentrate or dilute material into food or drink containers. Do not contaminate other pesticides, fertilizers, water, food or feed by storage or disposal. /Beleaf 50 SG Insecticide/
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Incompatible materials
Finely dispersed particles can from explosive mixtures in air. /Beleaf 50 SG Insecticide/
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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