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Ioxynil

= 4-Hydroxy-3,5-diiodobenzonitrile CAS[1689-83-4]

Trade name

Ioxynil (I, B): Bantrol, Cetrol, Toxynil

Chemical formula

C7H3I2NO

Purpose for use

Herbicide, repellent.

Toxicity

LD50 (oral): rat 110 mg/kg, mouse 230 mg/kg.

Test organisms

Green algae (formerly including protozoa): Chlamydomonas reinhardtii (ref. ID; 4553)
Protozoa: Eugelna gracilis (ref. ID; 4554)

[Ioxynil octanoate]

= 4-Cyano-2,6-diiodophenyl octanoate CAS[3861-47-0]

Trade name

Ioxynil octanoate (J, I, B): Actril, Totril

Chemical formula

C15H17I2NO2

Purpose for use

Herbicide.

Toxicity

LD50 (oral): rat 390 mg/kg, mouse 205 mg/kg.