Substance profile
Quinclorac
Quinclorac is a white/yellow solid and is odorless.
01 · Identification
What Quinclorac is
Quinclorac is a white/yellow solid and is odorless. Its molecular formula is C10H5Cl2NO2 and its molecular weight is 242.05 g/mol. It melts at 274 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for Quinclorac
- quinclorac (ISO)
- 3,7-dichloroquinoline-8-carboxylic 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 |
|---|---|
| H317 | May cause an allergic skin reaction. |
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Quinclorac 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 | 274 °C (525.2 °F) | HSDB | |
| Density | 1.75 g/cm³ | HSDB | |
| Solubility | Solubility in acetone 2 g/kg, ethanol 2 g/kg | HSDB | |
| In water, 0.065 mg/kg (pH 7, 20 °C) | at 20 °C | HSDB | |
| In acetone <1 g/100 mL at 20 °C; practically insoluble in other organic solvents | at 20 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 75.0062 mmHg | below this value, at 20 °C | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Quinclorac
Storage conditions
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep in a dry place.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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