Dibutyl chlorendate
Agent Name
Dibutyl chlorendate
CAS Number
1770-80-5
Formula
C17-H20-Cl6-O4
Major Category
Pesticides
Synonyms
Chlorendic acid dibutyl ester; Dibutyl 1,4,5,6,7,7-hexachlorobicyclo(2.2.1)hept-5-ene-2,3-dicarboxylate; Dibutyl chlorendate; 5-Norbornene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid, 1,4,5,6,7,7-hexachloro-, dibutyl ester (8CI); Bicyclo(2.2.1)hept-5-ene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid, 1,4,5,6,7,7-hexachloro-, dibutyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Herbicides, Other
Description
Colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Classified as an agricultural chemical and a herbicide; [ChemIDplus] Sold by AccuStandard as a chemical reference standard; [MSDSonline] Flame retardant additive; [NTP]
Comments
LD50 (rats) = > 10gm/kg [ChemIDplus] In an NTP substance profile, Chlorendic acid, CAS No. 115-28-6, is classified as "reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen" based on sufficient evidence in animals. Chlorendic acid is used as a flame retardant monomer in polyester coatings, epoxy resins, and polyurethane foams. It is also used as a chemical intermediate for dibutyl and dimethyl chlorendate, which are flame retardant additives. [NTP]
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Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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