Napropamide (25%)

Description

Napropamide (25%) · CAS 15299-99-7 · C17H21NO2. UNII B56M9401K6. Melting Point: 75 °C; Solubility: In water, 73 mg/l @ 20 °C; Vapor Density: 5.8X10-5 mg/l @ 25 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	15299-99-7
PubChem CID	27189
Molecular formula	C17H21NO2
IUPAC name	N,N-diethyl-2-naphthalen-1-yloxypropanamide
UNII (FDA)	B56M9401K6

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	271.35
XLogP3	3.4
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	5
Exact Mass	271.157228913
Monoisotopic Mass	271.157228913
Topological Polar Surface Area	29.5
Heavy Atom Count	20
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Melting Point	75 °C
Solubility	In water, 73 mg/l @ 20 °C
Vapor Density	5.8X10-5 mg/l @ 25 °C
Vapor Pressure	0.00000017 [mmHg]
Vapor Pressure	1.72X10-7 mm Hg @ 25 °C
LogP	log Kow= 3.36
LogP	3.3

Physical description & handling notes

• Light brown solid; [Merck Index] Colorless, white, or brown solid; [HSDB]
• Colorless crystals; (tech., brown solid)
• Brown solid
• Light brown solid from n-pentane.
• White crystals when pure
• Melting point: 74.8-75.5 °C when pure (technical is 68-70 °C)

Regulatory Status

GHS notification summary	9.5% (4 / 42)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	9.5% (4 / 42)
Reported hazard statements	H319 (83.3%), H411 (83.3%)

Documented Uses

• Used as herbicide; [Merck Index]
• Prepn: H. Files et al., U.S. pat 3,480,671 (1969 to Stauffer).
• /Napropamide/ ... is obtained by the reaction of 1-naphthol and N,N-diethyl-alpha-bromopropionamide in MeOH-NaOMe at reflux.
• alpha-naphthol + alpha-chloropropionic acid + diethylamine (ether formation/amide formation)
• (1989) 699,000 lbs active ingredient; (1982) 147,000 lbs active ingredient

Synonyms

Napropamide; 15299-99-7; Napropamid; Devrinol; Racemic devrinol; Waylay; N,N-Diethyl-2-(1-naphthyloxy)propionamide; DTXSID5024211; Propionamide, N,N-diethyl-2-(1-naphthyloxy)-; N,N-Diethyl-2-(1-naphthalenyloxy)propionamide; 2-(1-Naphthoxy)-N,N-diethylpropionamide; Propanamide, N,N-diethyl-2-(1-naphthalenyloxy)-; 2-(alpha-Naphthoxy)-N,N-diethylpropionamide; R 7465; R-7465; N,N-DIETHYL-2-(1-NAPHTHALENYLOXY)PROPANAMIDE

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Napropamide (25%)?

CAS 15299-99-7; molecular formula C17H21NO2; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Napropamide (25%) known by?

Napropamide, 15299-99-7, Napropamid, Devrinol, Racemic devrinol, Waylay.

Is Napropamide (25%) classified as hazardous?

9.5% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (4 of 42).

What are the key physical properties of Napropamide (25%)?

Melting Point: 75 °C; Solubility: In water, 73 mg/l @ 20 °C; Vapor Density: 5.8X10-5 mg/l @ 25 °C; Vapor Pressure: 0.00000017 [mmHg].

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