2,6-Dichlorobenzonitrile
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| 2,6-Dichlorobenzonitrile | |
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| IUPAC name | 2,6-Dichlorobenzonitrile |
| Other names | Dichlobanil |
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| SMILES | C1=CC(=C(C(=C1)Cl)C#N)Cl |
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| Molecular formula | C7H3Cl2N |
| Molar mass | 172.01142 |
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2,6-Dichlorobenzonitrile (DCBN) is a herbicide[1] and a very potent toxin for humans.
It is metabolized in the liver by the enzyme CYP2A6.
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