Carbofuran
[CAS# 1563-66-2]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical pesticide >> Insecticide >> Carbamate insecticide
• Name: Carbofuran
• Synonyms: 2,2-Dimethyl-2,2-dihydrobenzofuranyl-7-N-methylcarbamate; 2,2-Dimethyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofuranyl 7-methylcarbamate; 2,3-Dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-7-benzofuranol methylcarbamate; Methylcarbamic acid 2,2-dimethyl-2,3-dihydro-7-benzofuranyl ester; Bay 70143; Carbodan; Carbosip; Chinufur; Crisfuran; Curaterr; FMC 10242; Furacarb; Furadan; Kenofuran; Pillarfuran; Yalox; Yaltox
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₁₅NO₃
• Molecular Weight: 221.25
• CAS Registry Number: 1563-66-2
• EC Number: 216-353-0

Properties

• Density: 1.18
• Melting point: 153-154 ºC
• Boiling point: 200 ºC
• Water solubility: Slightly soluble. 0.07 g/100 mL

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS06;GHS09 Danger
• Hazard Statements: H330-H300-H400-H410
• Safety Description: S1/2;S36/37;S45;S60;S61

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H330
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H300
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H310
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	1	H300

• Transport Information: UN 2757