Substance profile
Isoxaflutole
Isoxaflutole is an off-white or pale yellow solid with a slight acetic acid-like odor.
01 · Identification
What Isoxaflutole is
Isoxaflutole is an off-white or pale yellow solid with a slight acetic acid-like odor. Its molecular formula is C15H12F3NO4S and its molecular weight is 359.3 g/mol. It melts at 138 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for Isoxaflutole
- isoxaflutole (ISO)
- 5-cyclopropyl-1,2-oxazol-4-yl α,α,α-trifluoro-2-mesyl-p-tolyl ketone
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
Isoxaflutole 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 | 138.25 °C (280.9 °F) | range, midpoint shown | HSDB |
| Density | 1.59 g/cm³ | HSDB | |
| Solubility | In water, 6.2 mg/L at pH 5.5 and 20 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 7.5e-9 mmHg | at 25 °C | HSDB |
| 1e-8 mmHg | Haz-Map |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Isoxaflutole
Incompatible materials
Mild oxidation with potassium permanganate, no reaction with granular zinc, compatible with water, monoammonium phosphate and mineral spirits. /Converge 75 WDG Herbicide/ /from table/
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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