NCI Carcinogenesis Studies (ipr); Clear Evidence: mouse, rat RRCRBU    Recent Results in Cancer Research. 52 (1975),1. . Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

OSHA PEL: Total Dust: 15 mg/m³; Respirable Fraction: 5 mg/m³
ACGIH TLV: TWA 10 mg/m³; STEL 20 mg/m³; Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen

The Nitrapyrin, with the CAS registry number 1929-82-4, is also known as 2-Trichloromethyl-6-chloropyridine. It belongs to the product categories of Organics; Pyridine. Its EINECS number is 217-682-2. This chemical's molecular formula is C₆H₃Cl₄N and molecular weight is 230.91. What's more, its systematic name is 2-chloro-6-(trichloromethyl)pyridine. Its classification codes are: (1)Agricultural Chemical; (2)Fungicide, bactericide, wood preservative; (3)Growth regulator / Fertilizer; (4)Insect attractant, repellent and chemosterilant; (5)Mutation data; (6)Reproductive Effect. It is used as nitrogen and soil nitrogen oxide inhibitors and protective agents. It should be sealed and stored at the temperature of 0 - 6 °C. Moreover, it should be protected from oxides.

Physical properties of Nitrapyrin are: (1)ACD/LogP: 3.41; (2)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 3.41; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 3.41; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 229.93; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 229.93; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 1706.24; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 1706.24; (9)#H bond acceptors: 1; (10)Index of Refraction: 1.576; (11)Molar Refractivity: 48.275 cm³; (12)Molar Volume: 145.929 cm³; (13)Polarizability: 19.138 10-24cm³; (14)Surface Tension: 46.6119995117188 dyne/cm; (15)Density: 1.582 g/cm³; (16)Flash Point: 134.906 °C; (17)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 47.574 kJ/mol; (18)Boiling Point: 258.174 °C at 760 mmHg; (19)Vapour Pressure: 0.0219999998807907 mmHg at 25°C

Uses of Nitrapyrin: it can be used to produce 2-chloro-6-dichloromethyl-pyridine at the ambient temperature. It will need reagent CHCl₃ and catalyst 50% aq. NaOH. The yield is about 88%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical is harmful if swallowed. It is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. It is toxic to aquatic organisms as it may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. In case of contact with eyes, you should rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. When using it, you must avoid contact with eyes and need wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. You should avoid releasing it to the environment just refering to special instructions/safety data sheet.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: ClC(Cl)(Cl)c1nc(Cl)ccc1
(2)Std. InChI: InChI=1S/C6H3Cl4N/c7-5-3-1-2-4(11-5)6(8,9)10/h1-3H
(3)Std. InChIKey: DCUJJWWUNKIJPH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

The toxicity data is as follows: