Chloropropylate
Agent Name
Chloropropylate
CAS Number
5836-10-2
Formula
C17-H16-Cl2-O3
Major Category
Pesticides
Synonyms
1-Methylethyl 4-chloro-alpha-(4-chlorophenyl)-alpha-hydroxybenzeneacetate; Acaralate; Benzeneacetic acid, 4-chloro-alpha-(4-chlorophenyl)-alpha-hydroxy-, 1-methylethyl ester (9CI); Benzeneacetic acid, 4-chloro-alpha-(4-chlorophenyl)-alpha-hydroxy-1-methylethyl ester (9CI); Benzilic acid, 4,4'-dichloro-, isopropyl ester; Chlormite; Chlorpropylat [Czech]; Chlorpropylate; ENT 26,999; G 24,163; G 24163; Geigy 24163; Gesakur; Isopropyl 2-(4,4'-dichlorophenyl)-2-hydroxyacetate; Isopropyl 4,4'-dichlorobenzilate; Isopropyl-4,4'-dichlorobenzilate; Isopropylester kyseliny 4,4'-dichlorbenzilove [Czech]; Propyl p,p'-dichlorobenzilate; Rospan; Rospin; Rospine; [ChemIDplus] UN2761
Category
Organochlorine Pesticides
Description
Colorless or white solid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as non-systemic contact acaricide for cotton, fruit, nuts, vegetables, and ornamentals; Also used as marine anti-fouling agent; [HSDB]
Comments
An irritant; May cause serious eye damage; [MSDSonline]
Restricted
No longer registered as a pesticide for use in the US; [HSDB]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.8E-07 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Organochlorine pesticides, solid, toxic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Other Poison
Organochlorine
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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