Dichloran

Definition

ChEBI: 2,6-dichloro-4-nitroaniline is a nitroaniline that is 4-nitroaniline in which the hydrogens at positions 2 and 6 are replaced by chlorines. An agricultural fungicide, it is not approved for use in the European Union. It has a role as an antifungal agrochemical. It is a dichlorobenzene, an aromatic fungicide and a nitroaniline.

General Description

Yellow crystals or solid. Slight aniline odor. Used as a fungicide. Insoluble in water, but often formulated as a wettable powder (easily dispersed in water).

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Dichloran is incompatible with acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, and strong oxidizing agents .

Health Hazard

SYMPTOMS: Symptoms of exposure to Dichloran may include irritation of the nose, eyes, skin and throat, coughing, chest discomfort, nausea and vomiting. Absorption into the body leads to the formation of methemoglobin which in sufficient concentrations causes cyanosis. Exposure to Dichloran may also cause sensitization and bladder irritation.

Fire Hazard

Flash point data for Dichloran are not available; however, Dichloran is probably combustible.