Substance profile
Profluralin
Profluralin is yellow-orange crystals with a no appreciable odor.
01 · Identification
What Profluralin is
Profluralin is yellow-orange crystals with a no appreciable odor. Its molecular formula is C14H16F3N3O4 and its molecular weight is 347.29 g/mol. It melts at 32.3 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for Profluralin
- profluralin (ISO)
- N-(cyclopropylmethyl)-α,α,α-trifluoro-2,6-dinitro-N-propyl-p-toluidine
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 |
|---|---|
| H319 | Causes serious eye irritation. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P264, P273, P280, P305, P313, P337, P338, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Profluralin 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 | 32.3 °C (90.1 °F) | range, midpoint shown | HSDB |
| Density | 1.38 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| Solubility | GREATER THAN 1 G/G OF XYLENE, ETHANOL, ULTRACENE, SINCLAIR 90, N-HEXANE, AROMATIC AND ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBONS, KETONES; GREATER THAN 1 G/3 G OF LOWER ALCOHOLS | HSDB | |
| Readily soluble in most organic solvents | HSDB | ||
| O.1 PPM IN WATER AT 27 °C; GREATER THAN 1 G/G OF ACETONE | at 27 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 0.000063 mmHg | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| 0.000069 mmHg | Haz-Map | ||
| Corrosivity | NON-CORROSIVE | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Profluralin
Storage conditions
STORAGE: Keep this material out of the reach of children. Containers must be stored in a cool, dry, well ventilated area. Store away from foodstuffs. All food must be kept in a separate area away from the storage/use location. (Tolban 4E).
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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