18315-57-6

Basic information

• Product Name: benzene-1,2-diyl bis(methylcarbamate)
• Synonyms: 1,2-benzenediol, bis(methylcarbamate)
• CAS NO: 18315-57-6
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₂N₂O₄
• Molecular Weight: 224.2133
• Mol File: 18315-57-6.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 322.8°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 149°C
• Density: 1.229g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.000274mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.527
• CAS DataBase Reference: benzene-1,2-diyl bis(methylcarbamate)(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: benzene-1,2-diyl bis(methylcarbamate)(18315-57-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: benzene-1,2-diyl bis(methylcarbamate)(18315-57-6)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 18315-57-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Benzene-1,2-diyl bis(methylcarbamate) is a chemical compound that is commonly used as a pesticide and insecticide. It is a carbamate derivative, which means it contains a carbamoyl group, and its molecular structure consists of two methylcarbamate groups connected by a benzene-1,2-diyl linker. benzene-1,2-diyl bis(methylcarbamate) acts as a chemical pesticide by inhibiting the activity of acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system in insects. However, due to its toxic effects on humans, benzene-1,2-diyl bis(methylcarbamate) has been banned in many countries and is now labeled as a highly hazardous pesticide by the World Health Organization.

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