CHLORFENAC

Synonym(s):2,3,6-Trichlorophenylacetic acid

CAS NO.：85-34-7
Empirical Formula: C8H5Cl3O2
Molecular Weight: 239.48
MDL number: MFCD00014367
EINECS: 201-599-3
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-05-04 17:34:43

What is CHLORFENAC?

The Uses of CHLORFENAC

Chlorfenac is a herbicide used in agriculture for weed control mainly in sugar canes as well as other crops.

The Uses of CHLORFENAC

Herbicide.

Definition

ChEBI: Chlorfenac is a member of the class of phenylacetic acids that is phenylacetic acid in which the phenyl group has been substituted by chlorines at positions 2, 3, and 6. An obsolete herbicide that was used as its sodium and ammonium salts. It has a role as a herbicide, an agrochemical and a synthetic auxin. It is a trichlorobenzene and a member of phenylacetic acids. It is a conjugate acid of a chlorfenac(1-).

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion andskin contact. When heated to decomposition it emits toxicfumes of Clí. An herbicide used for preemergence seasonlongcontrol of weeds.

Properties of CHLORFENAC

Melting point:	161 °C
Boiling point:	341.55°C (rough estimate)
Density	1.568
refractive index	1.4521 (estimate)
storage temp.	0-6°C
form	neat
pka	3.63±0.10(Predicted)
color	Colorless crystals
Water Solubility	0.2g/L(28 ºC)
Merck	13,2103
BRN	2113332
EPA Substance Registry System	Chlorfenac (85-34-7)

Safety information for CHLORFENAC

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H411:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.