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Dinoseb

= 2-sec-Butyl-4,6-dinitrophenol CAS[88-85-7] UN1598

Trade name

Dinoseb (J, I, A, B): Basanite, DNBP (J Date registered 2/1/1957, Date registration annulled 2/1/1975), DNOSBP, Dormant, Elgetol, Gebutox, Premerge

Chemical formula

C10H12N2O5

Purpose for use

Acaricide, herbicide.

Toxicity

LD50 (oral): rat 31 mg/kg.

Test organisms

Green algae (formerly including protozoa): Chlamydomonas reinhardtii (ref. ID; 4553)

[Dinoseb acetate]

= 2-sec-Butyl-4,6-dinitrophenyl acetate

Trade name

Dinoseb acetate (J, I, A, B): Aretit, DNBPA, Ivosit

Chemical formula

C12H14N2O6

Purpose for use

Herbicide.

Toxicity

LD50 (oral): rat 60-65 mg/kg, mouse 51.25 mg/kg.