Definition
ChEBI: 2,6-dichloro-4-nitroaniline is a nitroaniline that is 4-nitroaniline in which the hydrogens at positions 2 and 6 are replaced by chlorines. An agricultural fungicide, it is not approved for use in the European Union. It has a role as an antifungal agrochemical. It is a dichlorobenzene, an aromatic fungicide and a nitroaniline.
General Description
Yellow crystals or solid. Slight aniline odor. Used as a fungicide. Insoluble in water, but often formulated as a wettable powder (easily dispersed in water).
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
Dichloran is incompatible with acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, and strong oxidizing agents .
Health Hazard
SYMPTOMS: Symptoms of exposure to Dichloran may include irritation of the nose, eyes, skin and throat, coughing, chest discomfort, nausea and vomiting. Absorption into the body leads to the formation of methemoglobin which in sufficient concentrations causes cyanosis. Exposure to Dichloran may also cause sensitization and bladder irritation.
Fire Hazard
Flash point data for Dichloran are not available; however, Dichloran is probably combustible.
