CAS 115-32-2

dicofol

Description:

Dicofol is an organochlorine compound primarily used as a pesticide, particularly for controlling mites on various crops. It is characterized by its chemical structure, which includes a chlorinated phenolic group, contributing to its effectiveness as an acaricide. Dicofol is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a faint odor and is relatively stable under normal conditions. It exhibits low solubility in water but is soluble in organic solvents, which facilitates its application in agricultural settings. The compound has a moderate to high toxicity profile for aquatic organisms, raising environmental concerns regarding its use. Additionally, dicofol is known to bioaccumulate in the food chain, leading to potential long-term ecological impacts. Regulatory scrutiny has increased over the years due to its persistence in the environment and potential health risks to humans and wildlife. As a result, its use has been restricted or banned in several countries, prompting the search for safer alternatives in pest management.

Formula: C₁₄H₉Cl₅O

InChI: InChI=1/C14H9Cl5O/c15-11-5-1-9(2-6-11)13(20,14(17,18)19)10-3-7-12(16)8-4-10/h1-8,20H

InChI key: InChIKey=UOAMTSKGCBMZTC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(C(Cl)(Cl)Cl)(O)(C1=CC=C(Cl)C=C1)C2=CC=C(Cl)C=C2

Synonyms:

• 1,1-Bis(4-chlorophenyl)-2,2,2-trichloroethanol
• 1,1-Bis(p-chlorophenyl)-2,2,2-trichloroethanol
• 2,2,2-Trichloro-1,1-Bis(4-Chlorophenyl)Ethanol
• 2,2,2-Trichloro-1,1-bis(p-chlorophenyl)ethanol
• 2,2,2-Trichloro-1,1-di(4-chlorophenyl)ethanol
• 4,4'-Dichloro-α-(trichloromethyl)benzhydrol
• 4-Chloro-Α-(4-Chlorophenyl)-Α-(Trichloromethyl)Benzenemethanol
• Acarin
• Afd 25
• Agravertin
• Benzenemethanol, 4-chloro-α-(4-chlorophenyl)-α-(trichloromethyl)-
• Benzhydrol, 4,4'-dichloro-α-(trichloromethyl)-
• Chloretanol
• Colonel-S
• Cpca
• Dacomain
• Decofol
• Dichlorokelthane
• Dicofo
• Dicofol [Benzenemethanol, 4-chloro-α-(4-chlorophenyl)-α-(trichloromethyl)-]
• Dicofol kelthene
• Dtmc
• Ent 23,648
• Ethanol, 2,2,2-trichloro-1,1-bis(4-chlorophenyl)-
• Fw 293
• Keltane
• Kelthane
• Kelthane A
• Kelthanethanol
• Milbol
• Mitigan
• p,p'-Dicofol
• p,p'-Kelthane
• 1,1,1-Trichlor-2,2-bis(4-chlorphenyl)-aethanol
• DI(P-CHLOROPHENYL)TRICHLOROMETHYL-CARBINOL
• FW 293(R)
• 1,1-Bis-(chlorophenyl)-2,2,2-trichloroethanol
• CEKUDIFOL
• KELTHANE (TM)
• DICOFOL
• DICOCHEM
• 4,4'-Dichloro-alpha-(trichloromethyl)benzhydrol
• 1,1,1-TRICHLORO-2,2-BIS-(4-CHLOROPHENYL)-ETHANOL
• AGROTHANE
• DTMC(R)

Dicofol-13C12

Controlled Product

CAS: 115-32-2

Formula: C₁₄H₉Cl₅O

Color and Shape: COLOURLESS CRYSTALS.

Molecular weight: 370.5

Ref: BE-BePure-28070

Dicofol in Methanol

Controlled Product

CAS: 115-32-2

Methanol

Formula: C₁₄H₉Cl₅O

Color and Shape: COLOURLESS CRYSTALS.

Molecular weight: 370.5

Ref: BE-BePure-22001XM-100

Dicofol-13C12

Controlled Product

CAS: 115-32-2

Formula: C₂₁₃C₁₂H₉Cl₅O

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 382.4

Ref: TR-D436702

Dicofol in Methanol

Controlled Product

CAS: 115-32-2

Methanol

Ref: BE-BePure-GBW(E)082704-100

Dicofol

Controlled Product

CAS: 115-32-2

Dicofol is a pyrimidine compound with a methyl myristate group at the C-4 position. It is synthesized by bacteria and has been used as an insecticide for over 50 years. Dicofol also inhibits cell growth in some bacterial strains, including high-resistance bacterial strains. Dicofol does not have any significant effect on ryanodine receptor activity in plant tissues, but it does inhibit the release of calcium from the endoplasmic reticulum. The presence of dicofol can be detected using analytical chemistry methods that are sensitive to picomolar concentrations.

Formula: C₁₄H₉Cl₅O

Purity: Min. 85 Area-%

Color and Shape: Red Clear Liquid

Molecular weight: 370.48 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FD21718