CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Amber liquid; [Merck Index] |
|---|---|
| Color/Form | Clear amber liquid |
| Odor | Faint fruity odor |
| Boiling Point | 256 °C |
| Flash Point | Flash point is 187 °C (Open cup) |
| Solubility | In water, 1.4 mg/L at room temperature |
| Density | 0.9261 g/mL at 20 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0000236 [mmHg] |
| LogP | log Kow = 5.50 |
| Stability/Shelf Life | Stable under recommended storage conditions. |
| Decomposition | When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes. |
| Corrosivity | Very slightly corrosive to some metals. |
| Kovats Retention Index | 2097 2097 |
| Other Experimental Properties | BP: 135-136 °C; water solubility: 6.85 mg/L at 20 °C |
| Chemical Classes | Pesticides -> Other Insecticides |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07  Environment GHS09 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation H411:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 310.5 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 5.5 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 3 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 11 |
| Exact Mass | 310.25079494 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 310.25079494 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 35.5 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 22 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 378 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 1 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 2 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Methoprene is an isopropyl 11-methoxy-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,4-dienoate and an isopropyl ester. It has a role as a juvenile hormone mimic.