2,3-Dichloro-1,4-naphthoquinone, commonly known as Dichlone, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C10H4Cl2O2. It is a yellow crystalline solid with a distinctive odor. Dichlone is a naphthoquinone derivative and is widely used in various applications, particularly as a fungicide and herbicide due to its broad-spectrum antimicrobial and weed-killing properties.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product | 2,3-Dichloro-1,4-Naphthoquinone (DICHLONE) |
| CAS NO | 117-80-6 |
| M.W | 227.05 |
| PH | 4.00 |
| Appearance | Light Yellow Colour |
| Purity | 99.01% (by HPLC) |
| Insoluble | 0.11% |
| Solubility | Soluble in Alkali |