| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
Mucochloric anhydride | [CAS]
4412-09-3 | [Synonyms]
Mucochloric anhydride
5,5'-Oxybis[3,4-dichloro-2(5H)-furanone] | [Molecular Formula]
C8H2Cl4O5 | [MDL Number]
MFCD01725814 | [MOL File]
4412-09-3.mol | [Molecular Weight]
319.91 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Description]
A fungicide and wood preservative. It is moderately toxic to mammals. Little data has been reported on its human toxicology, its environmental fate or impacts on biodiversity. | [Uses]
Fungicide. Ref: Gilbert, US 2861919 (1958 to Allied Chem.). | [Production Methods]
Mucochloric anhydride is produced through the dehydration of mucochloric acid. The process begins with the synthesis of mucochloric acid, which is derived from the chlorination of furfural or related furan compounds. Once isolated, the acid undergoes a dehydration reaction, often in the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid or other dehydrating agents, to yield mucochloric anhydride. | [Mechanism of action]
Protectant and eradicant | [Pesticide Type]
Fungicide |
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