Dinocap

Agent Name
Dinocap
CAS Number
39300-45-3
Formula
C18-H24-N2-O6
Major Category
Pesticides
Dinocap formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Arathane; 2-Butenoic acid, 2-(1-methylheptyl)-4,6-dinitrophenyl ester; 2-Butenoic acid, 2(or 4)-isooctyl-4,6(or 2,6)-dinitrophenyl ester; Caprane; Capyldinitrophenyl crotonate; Caratan; Carathane; CR 1639; Crotonic acid, 2,4-dinitro-6-(1-methylheptyl)phenyl ester; Crotonic acid, 2,4-dinitro-6-(2-octyl)phenyl ester; Crotonic acid, 2-(1-methylheptyl)-4,6-dinitrophenyl ester; Crotothane; Dinitrocarylphenyl crotonate; 4,6-Dinitro-2-(2-capryl)phenyl crotonate; 2,4-Dinitro-6-(1-methylheptyl)phenyl crotonate; 4,6-Dinitro-2-(1-methylheptyl)phenyl crotonate; Dinitromethylheptylphenyl crotonate; DPC; Isocothane; Karatan; Karathane; 2-(1-Methylheptyl)-4,6-dinitrophenyl crotonate; Mildex; [HSDB]
Category
Herbicides, Nitroaromatic
Description
Dark, reddish-brown liquid; [EXTOXNET]
Sources/Uses
Nitrophenolic and nitrocresolic herbicides are used in some parts of the world as acaricides, nematicides, ovicides, and fungicides. "Only dinocap continues to have active registrations in the United States." [EPA Pesticides, p. 104] Control of mites on apples trees is the main application of dinocap in the United States. It is also used to kill powdery mildew on fruits, vegetables, and trees. [EXTOXNET]
Comments
The pathophysiology, like that of pentachlorophenol, involves the uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation. Yellow stains appear on the skin after dermal contact with the nitroaromatic herbicides. Fatal poisoning can occur after dermal absorption. Cataracts have been reported in animal experiments and after occupational exposure. In severe poisoning, these herbicides can cause injury to the liver and kidneys. [EPA Pesticides, p. 104-5] Dinocap is a potential skin sensitizer and reproductive toxin. [EXTOXNET]
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Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
4E-08 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from HSDB;
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Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Reproductive Toxin
Yes
Other Poison
Uncoupler

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: