Substance profile
Fluopicolide
Fluopicolide is a beige solid with a no particular odor.
01 · Identification
What Fluopicolide is
Fluopicolide is a beige solid with a no particular odor. Its molecular formula is C14H8Cl3F3N2O and its molecular weight is 383.6 g/mol. It melts at 149 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for Fluopicolide
- fluopicolide (ISO)
- 2,6-dichloro-N-[3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridylmethyl]benzamide
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 |
|---|---|
| H361d | Suspected of damaging the unborn child. |
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Fluopicolide 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 | 149 °C (300.2 °F) | HSDB | |
| Density | 1.65 g/cm³ | HSDB | |
| Solubility | In water, 2.80 mg/L at 20 °C | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| Solvent solubility (g/L at 20 °C): n-hexane 0.20; ethanol 19.2; toluene 20.5; ethyl acetate 37.7; acetone 74.7; dichloromethane 126; dimethyl sulfoxide 183 | at 20 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 6e-9 mmHg | at 25 °C | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Fluopicolide
Storage conditions
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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