Benzenemethanol,4-chloro-a-(4-chlorophenyl)-a-methyl- cas no:80-06-8

NameBenzenemethanol,4-chloro-a-(4-chlorophenyl)-a-methyl-
CAS80-06-8
SynonymsBenzhydrol,4,4'-dichloro-a-methyl-(6CI,8CI); 1,1-Bis(4-chlorophenyl)ethanol; 1,1-Di(4-chlorophenyl)ethanol;4,4'-Dichloro-a-methylbenzhydrol;BCPE; BCPE (pesticide); BPE; Bis(4-chlorophenyl)methyl carbinol;Bis(p-chlorophenyl)methyl carbinol; Chlorfenethol; DCPC; DMC;Di(p-chlorophenyl)ethanol; Dimit; Dimite; ENT 9624; Micasin; Mikazene; NSC2848; Qikron; Quickron
EINECS(EC#)201-246-3
Molecular FormulaC14H12 Cl2 O
Molecular Weight267.16

storage temp2-8°C

Hazard Xn: Harmful;N: Dangerous for the environment;
Risk R22
Safety

Moderately toxic by ingestion and intraperitoneal routes. A pesticide. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Cl⁻.
Hazard Codes: Xn N
isk Statements about 1,1-Bis(p-chlorophenyl)methyl-carbinol (CAS No.80-06-8):
R22:Harmful if swallowed. 
R51/53:Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Safety Statements about 1,1-Bis(p-chlorophenyl)methyl-carbinol (CAS No.80-06-8):
S22:Do not breathe dust. 
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing. 
S61:Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. 
S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

sm	Test Type	Route	Reported Dose (Normalized Dose)	Effect	Source
mouse	LDLo	oral	750mg/kg (750mg/kg)	BEHAVIORAL: CHANGES IN MOTOR ACTIVITY (SPECIFIC ASSAY)	Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine. Vol. 72, Pg. 304, 1949.
rat	LD50	intraperitoneal	725mg/kg (725mg/kg)	BEHAVIORAL: TREMOR BEHAVIORAL: MUSCLE CONTRACTION OR SPASTICITY) LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION	Oyo Yakuri. Pharmacometrics. Vol. 2, Pg. 148, 1968.
rat	LD50	oral	500mg/kg (500mg/kg)		Agricultural Research Service, USDA Information Memorandum. Vol. 20, Pg. 8, 1966.
rat	LD50	skin	10gm/kg (10000mg/kg)		Special Publication of the Entomological Society of America. Vol. 78-1, Pg. 15, 1978.