Substance profile
Prothioconazole
Prothioconazole is a white to light beige crystalline powder.
01 · Identification
What Prothioconazole is
Prothioconazole is a white to light beige crystalline powder. Its molecular formula is C14H15Cl2N3OS and its molecular weight is 344.3 g/mol. It boils at 587 °C, melts at 142 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for Prothioconazole
- prothioconazole (ISO)
- 2-[2-(1-chlorocyclopropyl)-3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxypropyl]-2,4-dihydro-3H-1,2,4-triazole-3-thione
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
Prothioconazole 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 | 587 °C (1088.6 °F) | calc | HSDB |
| Melting point | 141.8 °C (287.2 °F) | range, midpoint shown | HSDB |
| Density | 1.36 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| Solubility | In water, 300 mg/L at 20 °C | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| Vapor pressure | 3e-7 mmHg | below this value, at 20 °C | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Source notes
Further notes on Prothioconazole
These are descriptions rather than measured values, so they are kept out of the table above and quoted here with the source that reported them.
Solubility
In n-hexane <0.1, xylene 8, n-octanol 58, isopropanol 87, acetonitrile 69, DMSO 126, dichloromethane 88, ethyl acetate, polyethylene glycol and acetone all >250 (all in g/L, 20 °C)
Source: HSDB
05 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Prothioconazole
Storage conditions
Store in a cool, dry place and in such a manner as to prevent cross contamination with other pesticides, fertilizers, food, and feed. Store in original container and out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked storage area. Handle and open container in a manner as to prevent spillage./Proline 480 SC Fungicide/
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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