2,4-Dinitro-6-cyclohexylphenol

Agent Name
2,4-Dinitro-6-cyclohexylphenol
Alternative Name
Dinex
CAS Number
131-89-5
Formula
C12-H14-N2-O5
Major Category
Pesticides
2,4-Dinitro-6-cyclohexylphenol formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Dinex; 2-Cyclohexyl-4,6-dinitrofenol [Dutch]; 2-Cyclohexyl-4,6-dinitrophenol; 4,6-Dinitro-o-cyclohexylphenol; 6-Cicloesil-2,4-dinitr-fenolo [Italian]; 6-Cyclohexyl-2,4-dinitrophenol; DN; DN (pesticide); DN 1; DNOCHP; Dinex; Dinitro-o-cyclohexylphenol; Dinitro-ortho-cyclohexylphenol; Dinitrocyclohexylphenol; Dn Dry Mix No. 1; Dn Dust No. 12; Dowspray 17; Dry mix No. 1; Pedinex [French]; Phenol, 2-cyclohexyl-4,6-dinitro-; Phenol, 6-cyclohexyl-2,4-dinitro-; SN 46; [ChemIDplus] UN2588
Category
Other Insecticides
Description
Yellow solid; [CAMEO] Yellow crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an insecticide (control of red mites on citrus) and molluscide; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin irritant; Dinex is 2.5 times more potent in killing snails than Dinoseb; [HSDB] "Liver damage, metabolic stimulant, dermatitis, dilation of pupils." [CAMEO] Toxic by inhalation, ingestion, and skin contact; [eChemPortal: ESIS] See "Dinoseb."
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
4.19E-08 mm Hg

Adverse Effects

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

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