Substance profile
Myclobutanil
Myclobutanil is a pale yellow solid.
01 · Identification
What Myclobutanil is
Myclobutanil is a pale yellow solid. Its molecular formula is C15H17ClN4 and its molecular weight is 288.77 g/mol. It melts at 65.5 °C, is soluble in water.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for Myclobutanil
- myclobutanil (ISO)
- 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)hexanenitrile
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. |
| H302 | Harmful if swallowed. |
| H319 | Causes serious eye irritation. |
| H411 | Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P264, P270, P273, P280, P301, P305, P312, P313, P330, P337, P338, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Myclobutanil 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 | 205 °C (401 °F) | range, midpoint shown, at 1 mmHg (reduced pressure) | HSDB |
| Melting point | 65.5 °C (149.9 °F) | range, midpoint shown | HSDB |
| Solubility | Soluble in common organic solvents, e.g. ketones, esters, alcohols and aromatic hydrocarbons, all 50 to 100 g/L. Insoluble in aliphatic hydrocarbons. | HSDB | |
| Soluble in ethanol, benzene, ethyl acetate, and acetone. | HSDB | ||
| In water, 142 mg/L at 25 °C | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 0.0000016 mmHg | at 25 °C | HSDB |
| 0.0000016 mmHg | Haz-Map |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Myclobutanil
Storage conditions
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by ... disposal. PesticIde Storage: Store in cool, dry area away from heat or open flame. /Chemsico Fungicide Concentrate M6/
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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