Fortrol

Description

Fortrol · CAS 21725-46-2 · C9H13ClN6. UNII W34C4P18WD. Melting Point: 167.5-169 °C; Melting Point: 168 °C; Solubility: In water, 170 mg/l @ 25 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	21725-46-2
PubChem CID	30773
Molecular formula	C9H13ClN6
IUPAC name	2-[[4-chloro-6-(ethylamino)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]-2-methylpropanenitrile
UNII (FDA)	W34C4P18WD

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	240.69
XLogP3	2.2
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	6
Rotatable Bond Count	4
Exact Mass	240.0890221
Monoisotopic Mass	240.0890221
Topological Polar Surface Area	86.5
Heavy Atom Count	16
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Melting Point	167.5-169 °C
Melting Point	168 °C
Solubility	In water, 170 mg/l @ 25 °C
Density	1.29 kg/l @ 20 °C
Density	1.26 g/cm³
Vapor Pressure	0.00000014 [mmHg]
Vapor Pressure	1.38X10-7 mm Hg @ 25 °C
LogP	log Kow= 2.22
LogP	2.24
LogP	2.18

Physical description & handling notes

• Cyanazine appears as colorless crystals. Non corrosive when dry. Used as a selective systemic herbicide.
• White solid; [Merck Index] Colorless solid; [CAMEO]
• WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER.
• White crystals
• Solubility at 25 °C (g/l) in: benzene, 15; chloroform, 210; ethanol, 45; hexane, 15.
• Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25 °C: 0.02

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H302, H400, H410, H301 (31.7%), H312 (30.8%), H332 (30.8%), H319, H351

Documented Uses

• Used as pre- and post-emergence herbicide for control of annual grasses and broadleaf weeds; [HSDB]
• A pre and postemergence herbicide for control of annual grasses and broadleaf weeds.
• In U.S. for early preplant, preemergence or postemergence weed control.
• For more Uses (Complete) data for CYANAZINE (6 total), please visit the HSDB record page.
• Acetone cyanohydrin + ammonia + cyanuric chloride + ethylamine (amine formation/amine formation/amine formation)
• Prepn: Brit pat 1,132,306; W. Schwarze, U.S. pat 3,505,325 (1968 1970 both to Degussa).

Synonyms

CYANAZINE; 21725-46-2; Bladex; Fortrol; Payze; Cyanazin; Bladex 80WP; Blanchol; DTXSID1023990; SD 15418; WL 19805; 2-[[4-chloro-6-(ethylamino)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]-2-methylpropanenitrile; W34C4P18WD; 2-((4-Chloro-6-(ethylamino)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)amino)-2-methylpropanenitrile; DW3418; 2-Chloro-4-(1-cyano-1-methylethylamino)-6-ethylamino-s-triazine

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Fortrol?

CAS 21725-46-2; molecular formula C9H13ClN6; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Fortrol known by?

CYANAZINE, 21725-46-2, Bladex, Fortrol, Payze, Cyanazin.

Is Fortrol classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H302, H400, H410, H301, H312.

What are the key physical properties of Fortrol?

Melting Point: 167.5-169 °C; Melting Point: 168 °C; Solubility: In water, 170 mg/l @ 25 °C; Density: 1.29 kg/l @ 20 °C.

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