Bromoxynil

Bromoxynil

Names
Preferred IUPAC name 3,5-Dibromo-4-hydroxybenzonitrile
Other names Brominal, Bromotril, Bronate, Buctril, Certrol B, Litarol, M&B 10064, Merit, Pardner, Sabre, Torch
Identifiers
CAS Number	1689-84-5 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChEBI	CHEBI:17192 Y
ChEMBL	ChEMBL453905 Y
ChemSpider	14775 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.015.348
KEGG	C04178 Y
PubChem CID	15531
UNII	J46EK95K0P Y
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID3022162
InChI InChI=1S/C7H3Br2NO/c8-5-1-4(3-10)2-6(9)7(5)11/h1-2,11H Y Key: UPMXNNIRAGDFEH-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C7H3Br2NO/c8-5-1-4(3-10)2-6(9)7(5)11/h1-2,11H Key: UPMXNNIRAGDFEH-UHFFFAOYAP
SMILES Brc1cc(C#N)cc(Br)c1O
Properties
Chemical formula	C7H3Br2NO
Molar mass	276.915 g·mol−1
Appearance	colorless or white solid
Density	2.243 g/mL
Melting point	194–195 °C
Solubility in water	organic solvents
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Y verify (what is YN ?) Infobox references

Bromoxynil is an organic compound with the formula HOBr₂C₆H₂CN. It is classified as a nitrile herbicide, and as such sold under many trade names. It is a white solid. It works by inhibiting photosynthesis. It is moderately toxic to mammals.