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Dicofol

CAS Number: 115-32-2

Basic Information

The chemical structure of Dicofol Synonym(s): Kelthane; Carbox; Cekudifol; CPCA; Decofol; DTMC; FW 293; Hifol; hilfol 18.5 ec; kelthanethanol; Mifol; Milbol; Mitigan
Formula: C14H9Cl5O
 Molecular Weight: 370.49
 Boiling Point (°C): 225
 Melting Point (°C): 78.5
 Contaminant Type: Dicofol is an insecticide.
Notes: White to gray powder

Solubility (in water)

  • Solubility: 0.08 mg/l e
    Temperature (°C): 20
     Formulation: In distilled water
  • Solubility: 1.2 mg/l e
    Temperature (°C): 24

Toxicity Effects

  • Organism Type: Crustaceans e
    Common Name: California bay shrimp
     Scientific Name: Crangon franciscorum
     Life Stage: Adult
     Toxicity: 89-843 µg/l
     Test: 48h LC50
     Notes: The lethal concentration decreased with increasing temperature.
  • Organism Type: Fish e
    Common Name: Carp
     Scientific Name: Cyprinus carpio
     Toxicity: 1.1 mg/l
     Test: 48h LC50
  • Organism Type: Fish e
    Common Name: Fathead minnow
     Scientific Name: Pimephales promelas
     Toxicity: 0.6 mg/l
     Test: 4d LC50
  • Organism Type: Mammals g
    Common Name: Rat
     Scientific Name: Muridae (Family)
     Toxicity: 570-595 mg/kg
     Test: LD50

Soil Organic Carbon/Water Partition Coefficients

  • Koc: 8383 e
    Formulation: in sand
  • Koc: 8073 e
    Formulation: in sandy loam
  • Koc: 5868 e
    Formulation: in silty loam
  • Koc: 5917 e
    Formulation: in clay loam

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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.