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Chloramben

CAS Number: 133-90-4

Basic Information

The chemical structure of Chloramben Synonym(s): 2,5-Dichloro-3-aminobenzoic acid; 3-Amino-2,5-dichlorobenzoic acid; ACP M-629; acp-m-728; Ambiben; Amiben; amiben ds; Amiben methyl; amibin; Amoben; Chlorambed
Formula: C7H5Cl2NO2
Molecular Weight: 206.028
Melting Point (°C): 194 - 197
Contaminant Type: Chloramben is an herbicide.
Notes: Purplish white powder

Solubility (in water)

  • Solubility: 700 mg/l e
    Temperature (°C): 25

Toxicity Effects

  • Organism Type: Algae e
    Scientific Name: Chlorococcum spp.
    Toxicity: 2225-4000 mg/l
    Test: 10d EC50
    Formulation: NH4+ salt
  • Organism Type: Algae e
    Scientific Name: Chlorococcum spp.
    Toxicity: 50-115 mg/l
    Test: 10d EC50
    Formulation: Technical acid
  • Organism Type: Algae e
    Scientific Name: Dunaliella tertiolecta
    Toxicity: 50-150 mg/l
    Test: 10d EC50
    Formulation: Technical acid
  • Organism Type: Algae e
    Scientific Name: Dunaliella tertiolecta
    Toxicity: 2750-4000 mg/l
    Test: 10d EC50
    Formulation: NH4+ salt
  • Organism Type: Algae e
    Scientific Name: Isochrysis galbana
    Toxicity: 15-100 mg/l
    Test: 10d EC50
    Formulation: Technical acid
  • Organism Type: Algae e
    Scientific Name: Isochrysis galbana
    Toxicity: 1500-3500 mg/l
    Test: 10d EC50
    Formulation: NH4+ salt
  • Organism Type: Algae e
    Scientific Name: Phaeodactylum tricornutum
    Toxicity: 25-100 mg/l
    Test: 10d EC50
    Formulation: Technical acid
  • Organism Type: Mammals g
    Common Name: Rat
    Scientific Name: Muridae (Family)
    Toxicity: 5620 mg/kg
    Test: LD50
    Formulation: Free Acid

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Potential applications of this contaminant in the St. Johns Water River Management District

Work Cited

e Verschueren, K. 1996. Handbook of Environmental Data on Organic Chemicals, 3rd edition. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York.
g Meister, R. T., and C. Sine (Ed). 2003. Crop Protection Handbook, volume 89. Meister Publishing Company, Willoughby, OH.