| dinoterb (Ref: LS 63133) |
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GENERAL INFORMATION 
for dinoterb
Description: A herbicide used for pre-emergence control of annual broad-leaved weeds in a variety of crops
Example pests controlled: Aphids; Scale insects; Red spider mite; Rust mite; Nematodes
Example applications: Apples; Grapes; Cereals; Legumes; Maize; Cotton
Efficacy & activity: -
Availability status: Unknown
Introduction & key dates: 1965, first reported
EC Regulation 1107/2009 (repealing 91/414):
| Status | Not approved |
| Dossier rapporteur/co-rapporteur | France |
| Date inclusion expires | Expired |
| EU Candidate for substitution (CfS) | - |
| Listed in EU database | Yes |
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Chemical structure:
| Isomerism | - |
| Chemical formula | C10H12N2O5 |
| Canonical SMILES | CC(C)(C)C1=CC(=CC(=C1O)[N+](=O)[O-])[N+](=O)[O-] |
| Isomeric SMILES | No data |
| International Chemical Identifier key (InChIKey) | IIPZYDQGBIWLBU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| International Chemical Identifier (InChI) | InChI=1S/C10H12N2O5/c1-10(2,3)7-4-6(11(14)15)5-8(9(7)13)12(16)17/h4-5,13H,1-3H3 |
| Structure diagram/image available? | Yes |
General status:
| Pesticide type | Herbicide | |||
| Substance group | Dinitrophenol | |||
| Minimum active substance purity | - | |||
| Known relevant impurities | - | |||
| Substance origin | Synthetic | |||
| Mode of action | Selective, non-systemic with contact action. Uncoupler of oxidative phosphorylation via disruption of proton gradient - membrane distruption. | |||
| CAS RN | 1420-07-1 | |||
| EC number | 215-813-8 | |||
| CIPAC number | 238 | |||
| US EPA chemical code | 228400 | |||
| PubChem CID | 14994 | |||
| CLP index number | 609-030-00-4 | |||
| Molecular mass (g mol-1) | 240.21 | |||
| PIN (Preferred Identification Name) | 2-tert-butyl-4,6-dinitrophenol | |||
| IUPAC name | 2-tert-butyl-4,6-dinitrophenol | |||
| CAS name | 2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4,6-dinitrophenol | |||
| Other status information | - | |||
| Relevant Environmental Water Quality Standards | - | |||
| Herbicide Resistance Classification (HRAC) | M | |||
| Herbicide Resistance Classification (WSSA) | 24 | |||
| Insecticide Resistance Classification (IRAC) | Not applicable | |||
| Fungicide Resistance Classification (FRAC) | Not applicable | |||
| Examples of recorded resistance | - | |||
| Physical state | Pale yellow solid | |||
| Related substances & organisms | - | |||
Formulations:
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| UK LERAP status | No UK approval for use as a pesticide under EC Regulation 1107/2009 | |||
| Formulation and application details | Available in a variety of formulations including emulsifiable concentrates, wettable powders and soluble liquids. | |||
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE
for dinoterb
| Property |
Value | Source/Quality Score/Other Information |
Interpretation |
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| Solubility - In water at 20oC (mg l-1) | 4.5 | L3 | Low | |
| Solubility - In organic solvents at 20oC (mg l-1) | 200000 | L3 - Ethyl acetate | - | |
| 200000 | L3 - Cyclohexane | - | ||
| Melting point (oC) | 126 | L3 | - | |
| Boiling point (oC) | - | - | - | |
| Degradation point (oC) | - | - | - | |
| Flashpoint (oC) | - | - | - | |
| Octanol-water partition coefficient at pH 7, 20oC | P | 8.13 X 1001 | Calculated | - |
| Log P | 1.91 | T3 | Low | |
| Bulk density (g ml-1)/Specific gravity | 1.35 | Q2 | - | |
| Dissociation constant (pKa) at 25oC | - | - | - | |
| Note: | ||||
| Vapour pressure at 20oC (mPa) | 20 | L3 | Highly volatile | |
| Henry's law constant at 25oC (Pa m3 mol-1) | 1.07 | L3 | Moderately volatile | |
GUS leaching potential index  |
2.38 | Calculated | Transition state | |
| SCI-GROW groundwater index (μg l-1) for a 1 kg ha-1 or 1 l ha-1 application rate |
Value | 5.04 X 10-02 | Calculated | - |
| Note | - | |||
| Potential for particle bound transport index |
- | Calculated | Low | |
| Maximum UV-vis absorption L mol-1 cm-1 | - | - | - | |
| Surface tension (mN m-1) | - | - | - | |
Degradation:
| Property |
Value | Source/Quality Score/Other Information |
Interpretation |
General biodegradability | - |
| Soil degradation (days) (aerobic) | DT50 (typical) | 10 | K4 | Non-persistent |
| DT50 (lab at 20oC) | - | - | - | |
| DT50 (field) | - | - | - | |
| DT90 (lab at 20oC) | - | - | - | |
| DT90 (field) | - | - | - | |
| DT50 modelling endpoint | - | - | - | |
| Note | General literarure DT50: 9.2-10.4 days (R3) | |||
| Dissipation rate RL50 on plant matrix | Value | - | - | - |
| Note | - | |||
| Dissipation rate RL50 on and in plant matrix | Value | - | - | - |
| Note | - | |||
| Aqueous photolysis DT50 (days) at pH 7 | Value | 16 | T3 | Slow |
| Note | - | |||
| Aqueous hydrolysis DT50 (days) at 20oC and pH 7 | Value | Stable | T3 | - |
| Note | - | |||
| Water-sediment DT50 (days) | 94 | K4 | Moderately fast | |
| Water phase only DT50 (days) | - | - | - | |
Soil adsorption and mobility:
| Property |
Value | Source/Quality Score/Other Information |
Interpretation |
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| Linear | Kd | - | P3 | Mobile |
| Koc | 42 | |||
| Notes and range | - | |||
| Freundlich | Kf | - | - | - |
| Kfoc | - | |||
| 1/n | - | |||
| Notes and range | - | |||
| pH sensitivity | - | |||
| Property |
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| Bio-concentration factor | BCF (l kg-1) | 192 | Q2 Estimated | Threshold for concern |
| CT50 (days) | Not available | - | ||
| Mammals - Acute oral LD50 (mg kg-1) | 25 | F4 Rat | High | |
| Mammals - Short term dietary NOEL | (mg kg-1) | - | L2 Rat, 2 year | - |
| (ppm diet) | 0.375 | - | ||
| Birds - Acute LD50 (mg kg-1) | - | - | - | |
| Birds - Short term dietary (LC50/LD50) | - | - | - | |
| Fish - Acute 96 hour LC50 (mg l-1) | 0.0034 | L3 Oncorhynchus mykiss | High | |
| Fish - Chronic 21 day NOEC (mg l-1) | - | - | - | |
| Aquatic invertebrates - Acute 48 hour EC50 (mg l-1) | 0.47 | K3 Unknown species | Moderate | |
| Aquatic invertebrates - Chronic 21 day NOEC (mg l-1) | - | - | - | |
| Aquatic crustaceans - Acute 96 hour LC50 (mg l-1) | - | - | - | |
| Sediment dwelling organisms - Acute 96 hour LC50 (mg l-1) | - | - | - | |
| Sediment dwelling organisms - Chronic 28 day NOEC, static, water (mg l-1) | - | - | - | |
| Sediment dwelling organisms - Chronic 28 day NOEC, sediment (mg kg-1) | - | - | - | |
| Aquatic plants - Acute 7 day EC50, biomass (mg l-1) | - | - | - | |
| Non-target plants | - | - | - | |
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| Algae - Acute 72 hour EC50, growth (mg l-1) | 7.4 | K3 Unknown species | Moderate | |
| Algae - Chronic 96 hour NOEC, growth (mg l-1) | - | - | - | |
| Honeybees | Contact acute 48 hour LD50 (μg bee-1) | - | - | - |
| Oral acute 48 hour LD50 (μg bee-1) | - | - | - | |
| Unknown mode acute 48 hour LD50 (μg bee-1) | - | - | - | |
| Earthworms - Acute 14 day LC50 (mg kg-1) | - | L3, Toxic | - | |
| Earthworms - Chronic 14 day NOEC, reproduction (mg kg-1) | - | - | - | |
| Other soil macro-organisms - e.g. Collembola | LR50 / EC50 / NOEC / % Effect | - | - | - |
| Other arthropod (1) | LR50 g ha-1 | - | - | - |
| % Effect | - | - | - | |
| Other arthropod (2) | LR50 g ha-1 | - | - | - |
| % Effect | - | - | - | |
| Soil micro-organisms | - | - | - | |
| Mesocosm study data | NOEAEC mg l-1 | - | - | - |
| NOEAEC mg l-1 | - | - | - | |
HUMAN HEALTH AND PROTECTION
for dinoterb
General:
| Property |
Value | Source/Quality Score/Other Information |
Interpretation |
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| Threshold of Toxicological Concern (Cramer Class) |
High (class III) | - | - | |
| Mammals - Acute oral LD50 (mg kg-1) | 25 | F4 Rat | High | |
| Mammals - Dermal LD50 (mg kg-1 body weight) | 150 | L3 Guinea pig | - | |
| Mammals - Inhalation LC50 (mg l-1) | - | - | - | |
| Other Mammal toxicity endpoints | - | - | ||
| ADI - Acceptable Daily Intake (mg kg-1bw day-1) | - | - | - | |
| ARfD - Acute Reference Dose (mg kg-1bw day-1) | - | - | - | |
| AAOEL - Acute Acceptable Operator Exposure Level (mg kg-1 bw day-1) | - | - | - | |
| AOEL - Acceptable Operator Exposure Level - Systemic (mg kg-1bw day-1) | - | - | - | |
| Dermal penetration studies (%) | - | - | - | |
| Dangerous Substances Directive 76/464 | - | - | - | |
| Exposure Limits | - | - | - | |
| Exposure Routes | Public | - | ||
| Occupational | - | |||
| European MRLs | Click here for the EU MRL pesticide database | |||
| Drinking Water Standards | - | - | - | |
| Drinking Water MAC (μg l-1) | - | - | - | |
Health issues:
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| Respiratory tract irritant | Skin irritant | Skin sensitiser | Eye irritant | Phototoxicant | ||||
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| General human health issues | Highly toxic | |||||||
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: No, known not to cause a problem
: Possibly, status not identified
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Handling issues:
| Property |
Value | Source/Quality Score/Other Information |
Interpretation |
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| General |
Caustic agent, corrosive to metals | |||
| CLP classification 2013 | Health: H300, H311, H319, H360D Environment: H400, H410 |
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| EC Risk Classification |
Reproduction risk category 2: R61 T+ - Very toxic: R28 T - Toxic: R24 H - Handling risks: R44 N - Dangerous for the environment: R50, R53 |
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| EC Safety Classification |
S45, S53, S60, S61 | |||
| WHO Classification | Ib | - | Highly hazardous | |
| US EPA Classification (formulation) | No US products available | - | - | |
| UN Number | 2779 | |||
| Waste disposal & packaging |
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| Language | Name |
| English | dinoterb |
| French | dinoterbe |
| German | Dinoterb |
| Danish | dinoterb |
| Italian | dinoterb |
| Spanish | dinoterb |
| Greek | dinoterb |
| Slovenian | dinoterb |
| Polish | dinoterb |
| Swedish | - |
| Hungarian | - |
| Dutch | dinoterb |
Record last updated: Wednesday 23 May 2018
Contact: aeru@herts.ac.uk