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: 2025-12-31 14:38:37
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. |
Computed Descriptors for CHLORFENAC
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