Trichloronitromethane

DescriptionChloropicrin is a colorless to faint-yellow oily liquid with an intensely irritating and sharp odor with characteristics of tear gas. Some common trade names of products containing chloropicrin include Dolochlor, Aquinite, Nemax, Pic-Chlor, Timberfume, Profume A, Tri-Clor, and Microlysin. It has a molecular weight of 164.38, water solubility of 2000 mg l
1 at 25°C, and melting and boiling points of
64 and 112°C, respectively. Chloropicrin is nonflammable and has a vapor density of 5.7 compared to the vapor density of one assigned to air. Heating above 234 F results in explosive decomposition of chloropicrin, leading to the release of toxic gases, including nitrogen oxides, phosgene, nitrosyl chloride, chlorine, and carbon monoxide. Chloropicrin is a widely used fungicide that is primarily used for preplant soil fumigation. Chloropicrin is used to fumigate stored grain and to treat soil against fungi, insects, and nematodes either as a stand-alone treatment or in combination with other fumigants like methyl bromide and sulfuryl fluoride for enhanced potency. Chloropicrin is also used to prevent internal decay of wood poles and timber caused by fungi and insects.

UsesChloropicrin is an insecticide which is used as a fumigant of stored grain and to control soil nematodes and other pests. It is also used to protect timber against internal decay.

UsesDisinfecting cereals and grains; fumigant and soil insecticide; fungicide; rat exterminator

UsesNitrochloroform is a potentially toxic disinfection byproducts generated at water treatment plants in USA.

UsesDisinfecting cereals and grains; in synthesis, especially in manufacture of methyl violet; fumigant; soil insecticide; war gas.

UsesChloropicrin (PS), nitrotrichloromethane, trichloronitromethane, nitrochloroform, is a slightly oily, colorless, pale to transparent liquid that is nearly stable. It is nonflammable, with a boiling point of approximately 235°F (112°C) and slight water solubility. The vapor density is 5.7, which is heavier than air.

General DescriptionChloropicrin mixture is a variable colored liquid usually colorless to yellow. Chloropicrin is noncombustible and the flammability of the mixture will depend on the other component of the mixture. Chloropicrin vapors are heavier than air and Trichloronitromethane is toxic by inhalation.

DefinitionChEBI: A C-nitro compound that is nitromethane in which all three hydrogens are replaced by chlorines. It is a severe irritant, and can cause immediate, severe inflammation of the eyes, nose and throat, and significant injuries to the upper and lower respiratory tract. Formerly stockpiled as a chemical warfare agent, it has been widely used in the US as a soil fumigant, particularly for strawberry crops. It is not approved for use within the European Union.