| Agent Name |
Dinocap |
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| CAS Number |
39300-45-3 |
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| Formula |
C18-H24-N2-O6 |
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| Major Category |
Pesticides |
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| Synonyms |
Arathane; 2-Butenoic acid, 2-(1-methylheptyl)-4,6-dinitrophenyl ester; 2-Butenoic acid, 2(or 4)-isooctyl-4,6(or 2,6)-dinitrophenyl ester; Caprane; Capyldinitrophenyl crotonate; Caratan; Carathane; CR 1639; Crotonic acid, 2,4-dinitro-6-(1-methylheptyl)phenyl ester; Crotonic acid, 2,4-dinitro-6-(2-octyl)phenyl ester; Crotonic acid, 2-(1-methylheptyl)-4,6-dinitrophenyl ester; Crotothane; Dinitrocarylphenyl crotonate; 4,6-Dinitro-2-(2-capryl)phenyl crotonate; 2,4-Dinitro-6-(1-methylheptyl)phenyl crotonate; 4,6-Dinitro-2-(1-methylheptyl)phenyl crotonate; Dinitromethylheptylphenyl crotonate; DPC; Isocothane; Karatan; Karathane; 2-(1-Methylheptyl)-4,6-dinitrophenyl crotonate; Mildex; [HSDB] |
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| Category |
Herbicides, Nitroaromatic |
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| Description |
Dark, reddish-brown liquid; [EXTOXNET] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Nitrophenolic and nitrocresolic herbicides are used in some parts of the world as acaricides, nematocides, ovicides, and fungicides. "Only dinocap continues to have active registrations in the United States." [EPA Pesticides, p. 104] Control of mites on apples trees is the main application of dinocap in the United States. It is also used to kill powdery mildew on fruits, vegetables, and trees. [EXTOXNET] |
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| Comments |
The pathophysiology, like that of pentachlorophenol, involves the uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation. Yellow stains appear on the skin after dermal contact with the nitroaromatic herbicides. Fatal poisoning can occur after dermal absorption. Cataracts have been reported in animal experiments and after occupational exposure. In severe poisoning, these herbicides can cause injury to the liver and kidneys. [EPA Pesticides, p. 104-5] Dinocap is a potential skin sensitizer and reproductive toxin. It can cause pulmonary edema after aerosol inhalation. [EXTOXNET] |
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| Reference Link |
EXTOXNET - Dinocap |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
4 x 10 -08 mm Hg |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| Nephrotoxin |
Yes |
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| Reproductive Toxin |
Yes |
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| Other Poison |
Uncoupler |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: DINOCAP
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