MedKoo Cat#: 412589 | Name: Bromoxynil
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Bromoxynil is an organic compound with the formula HOBr₂C₆H₂CN. It is classified as a nitrile herbicide, and as such sold under many trade names. It is a white solid. It works by inhibiting photosynthesis. It is moderately toxic to mammals.

Chemical Structure

Bromoxynil
Bromoxynil
CAS#1689-84-5

Theoretical Analysis

MedKoo Cat#: 412589

Name: Bromoxynil

CAS#: 1689-84-5

Chemical Formula: C7H3Br2NO

Exact Mass: 274.8581

Molecular Weight: 276.92

Elemental Analysis: C, 30.36; H, 1.09; Br, 57.71; N, 5.06; O, 5.78

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Synonym
Bromoxynil; HSDB1523; HSDB-1523; HSDB 1523
IUPAC/Chemical Name
3,5-dibromo-4-hydroxybenzonitrile
InChi Key
UPMXNNIRAGDFEH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C7H3Br2NO/c8-5-1-4(3-10)2-6(9)7(5)11/h1-2,11H
SMILES Code
Oc1c(Br)cc(C#N)cc1Br
Appearance
Solid powder
Purity
>98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Shipping Condition
Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.
Storage Condition
Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO
Shelf Life
>3 years if stored properly
Drug Formulation
This drug may be formulated in DMSO
Stock Solution Storage
0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
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Preparing Stock Solutions

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 276.92 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

Recalculate based on batch purity %
Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.15 mL 5.76 mL 11.51 mL
5 mM 0.23 mL 1.15 mL 2.3 mL
10 mM 0.12 mL 0.58 mL 1.15 mL
50 mM 0.02 mL 0.12 mL 0.23 mL
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