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4 6-DINITRO-ORTHO-CRESOL [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Chemistry
  • Crop Protection
Universal entry(ies)
C7H6N2O5
formula, see observation
(NO2)2C6H2(CH3)OH
formula, see observation
534-52-1
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of a yellow solid, slightly soluble in water, used as dormant ovicidal spray for fruit trees (highly phytotoxic and cannot be used successfully on actively growing plants), herbicide, and as insecticide.

OBS

2-methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

4,6-dinitro-o-cresol: obsolete form.

OBS

The prefix of position "ortho" and its abbreviated form "o" appear in italics and are ignored in alphabetizing.

OBS

Chemical formulas: C7H6N2O5(NO2)2C6H2(CH3)OH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Chimie
  • Protection des végétaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C7H6N2O5
formula, see observation
(NO2)2C6H2(CH3)OH
formula, see observation
534-52-1
CAS number
CONT

dinitrocrésol : Dérivé dénitré d'un crésol [...] Le seul isomère important est le dinitro-4,6 méthyl-2 phénol; on l'obtient à partir de l'acide ortho-crésolsulfonique par nitration et on l'emploie comme herbicide sélectif des céréales et comme insecticide ovicide pour le traitement d'hiver des arbres fruitiers. C'est un composé très toxique [...]

OBS

2-méthyl-4,6-dinitrophénol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

4,6-dinitro-o-crésol : forme vieillie.

OBS

«Ortho» et sa forme abrégée «o» s'écrivent en italique et sont ignorés dans les classements alphabétiques.

OBS

Formule chimique : C7H6N2O5(NO2)2C6H2(CH3)OH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Química
  • Protección de las plantas
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C7H6N2O5
formula, see observation
(NO2)2C6H2(CH3)OH
formula, see observation
534-52-1
CAS number
DEF

Sólido amarillo ligeramente soluble en agua. Muy tóxico; es absorbido por la piel. Tolerancia 0,2 mg por metro cúbico de aire. Plaguicida.

OBS

Fórmula química: C7H6N2O5(NO2)2C6H2(CH3)OH

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