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Preferred IUPAC name
3,5-Dibromo-4-hydroxybenzonitrile | |
Other names
Brominal, Bromotril, Bronate, Buctril, Certrol B, Litarol, M&B 10064, Merit, Pardner, Sabre, Torch
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3D model (JSmol)
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.015.348 |
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PubChem CID
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UNII | |
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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Properties | |
C7H3Br2NO | |
Molar mass | 276.915 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | colorless or white solid |
Density | 2.243 g/mL |
Melting point | 194–195 °C |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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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.