Benzene,1,1'-(2-nitropropylidene)bis[4-chloro- cas no:117-27-1

Synonyms: Propane,1,1-bis(p-chlorophenyl)-2-nitro- (8CI); 1,1-Bis(p-chlorophenyl)-2-nitropropane;2-Nitro-1,1-bis(p-chlorophenyl)propane; DNP; Prolan; Prolan (insecticide)

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Identification

NameBenzene,1,1'-(2-nitropropylidene)bis[4-chloro-
CAS117-27-1
SynonymsPropane,1,1-bis(p-chlorophenyl)-2-nitro- (8CI); 1,1-Bis(p-chlorophenyl)-2-nitropropane;2-Nitro-1,1-bis(p-chlorophenyl)propane; DNP; Prolan; Prolan (insecticide)
Molecular FormulaC15H13 Cl2 N O2
Molecular Weight310.19

Chemical Properties

refractive index1.587

Safety Data

Safety

Moderately toxic by ingestion. An insecticide. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of Cl⁻ and NO_x. See also AROMATIC AMINES.

Toxicity

Organism	Test Type	Route	Reported Dose (Normalized Dose)	Effect	Source
mouse	LD50	oral	> 1gm/kg (1000mg/kg)		Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Vol. 25, Pg. 859, 1977.
rat	LD50	oral	750mg/kg (750mg/kg)		"Merck Index; an Encyclopedia of Chemicals, Drugs, and Biologicals", 11th ed., Rahway, NJ 07065, Merck & Co., Inc. 1989Vol. 11, Pg. 1043, 1989.

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