2,3-Dichloro-1,4-naphthoquinone, commonly known as Dichlone, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C10H4Cl2O2. It is a yellow crystalline solid with a distinctive odor. Dichlone is a naphthoquinone derivative and is widely used in various applications, particularly as a fungicide and herbicide due to its broad-spectrum antimicrobial and weed-killing properties.
Property | Value |
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Product | 2,3-Dichloro-1,4-Naphthoquinone (DICHLONE) |
CAS NO | 117-80-6 |
M.W | 227.05 |
PH | 4.00 |
Appearance | Light Yellow Colour |
Purity | 99.01% (by HPLC) |
Insoluble | 0.11% |
Solubility | Soluble in Alkali |