Product Name: Diuron
Synonyms: 1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3,3-dimethyluree;1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3,3-dimethyluree(french);3-(3,4-Dichloor-fenyl)-1,1-dimethylureum;3-(3,4-Dichlorophenol)-1,1-dimethylurea;3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,1-dimethyl-ure;3-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-N,N-dimethylurea;3-(3,4-Dichlor-phenyl)-1,1-dimethyl-harnstoff;3-(3,4-Dicloro-fenyl)-1,1-dimetil-urea
CAS: 330-54-1
MF: C9H10Cl2N2O
MW: 233.09
EINECS: 206-354-4
mp 158-159°C
bp 180-190°C
density 1.48
Fp 180-190°C
storage temp. APPROX 4°C
Water Solubility Slightly soluble. 0.0042 g/100 mL
Merck 14,3382
BRN 2215168
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents.
Chemical Properties solid
Usage A phenyl urea herbicide. Pre-emergent herbicide.
General Description Diuron is a white crystalline solid. Diuron is a wettable powder. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment. Diuron can cause illness by inhalation, skin absorption and/or ingestion. Diuron is used as a herbicide.