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Chlorflurecol-methyl

CAS Number: 37339-61-0

Basic Information

The chemical structure of Chlorflurecol-methyl Synonym(s): 2-Chloro-9-hydroxy-9H-fluorene-9-carboxylic acid, methyl ester; CF 125; Chlorflurecol-methyl; Chlorflurenol, methyl ester; Curbiset; EMD 7301
Formula: C15H11CIO3
Molecular Weight: 274.703
Contaminant Type: Chlorflurecol-methyl is an herbicide.
Notes: Plant growth regulator

Solubility (in water)

  • Solubility: ~ 18 mg/l g

Toxicity Effects

  • Organism Type: Fish g
    Common Name: Carp
    Scientific Name: Cyprinus carpio
    Toxicity: 9 mg/l
    Test: 96h LC50
  • Organism Type: Fish g
    Common Name: Bluegill
    Scientific Name: Lepomis macrochirus
    Toxicity: 7.2 mg/l
    Test: 96h LC50
  • Organism Type: Fish g
    Common Name: Rainbow trout
    Scientific Name: Oncorhynchus mykiss
    Toxicity: 0.015 mg/l
    Test: 96h LC50
  • Organism Type: Mammals g
    Common Name: Rat
    Scientific Name: Muridae (Family)
    Toxicity: 12700 mg/kg
    Test: LD50

Work Cited

g Meister, R. T., and C. Sine (Ed). 2003. Crop Protection Handbook, volume 89. Meister Publishing Company, Willoughby, OH.