Substance profile
Fluroxypyr
Fluroxypyr is a white crystalline solid.
01 · Identification
What Fluroxypyr is
Fluroxypyr is a white crystalline solid. Its molecular formula is C7H5Cl2FN2O3 and its molecular weight is 255.03 g/mol. It melts at 232 °C.
Other names for Fluroxypyr
- fluroxypyr (ISO)
- 4-amino-3,5-dichloro-6-fluoro-2-pyridyloxyacetic acid
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 |
|---|---|
| H412 | Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Fluroxypyr 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 | 232 °C (449.6 °F) | HSDB | |
| 20 °C (68 °F) | HSDB | ||
| Density | 1.09 g/cm³ | at 24 °C | HSDB |
| Solubility | Water solubility = 0.091 g/L at 20 °C | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| In acetone 51.0, methanol 34.6, ethyl acetate 10.6, isopropanol 9.2, dichloromethane 0.1, toluene 0.8, xylene 0.3 (all in g/L, 20 °C) | at 20 °C | HSDB | |
| In water at 20 °C, 5700 mg/L (pH 5.0), 7300 mg/L (pH 9.2) | at 20 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 9.42e-7 mmHg | at 25 °C | HSDB |
| 3.75e-7 mmHg | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| 9.4e-7 mmHg | Haz-Map |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Fluroxypyr
Storage conditions
Do not use or store near heat or open flame.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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