| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
2-sec-butyl-4,6-dinitrophenol, compound with 2,2'-iminodiethanol (1:1) | [CAS]
53404-43-6 | [Synonyms]
2-sec-butyl-4,6-dinitrophenol, compound with 2,2'-iminodiethanol (1:1) | [EINECS(EC#)]
258-532-6 | [Molecular Formula]
C14H23N3O7 | [MOL File]
53404-43-6.mol | [Molecular Weight]
345.348 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Production Methods]
Dinoseb diolamine was manufactured through the same foundational sequence used for other dinoseb salts, with the distinguishing step being neutralisation by a secondary amine rather than ammonia or alkali. Producers first generated technical grade dinoseb by mixed acid nitration of 2 tert butylphenol, followed by removal of tarry by-products and residual acids to stabilise the nitrophenolic intermediate. The purified dinoseb was then reacted with diethanolamine in a controlled, typically aqueous or hydroalcoholic medium. This step formed the diolamine salt through simple acid-base neutralisation, with process conditions tuned to prevent oxidative darkening and to keep the viscous amine manageable. The resulting dinoseb diolamine was subsequently formulated. | [Mechanism of action]
Inhibits respiratory electron transport, and uncouples oxidative phosphorylation - membrane disruption. Selective, non-systemic. Contact action. | [Pesticide Type]
Herbicide |
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