2,4-Dinitro-6-(1-methylheptyl)phenol

• CAT Number: C000008
• CAS Number: 3687-22-7
• Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₂₀N₂O₅
• Molecular Weight: 296.32
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2,4-DNOP; 2,4-Dinitro-6-(1-methylheptyl)phenol; 2,4-Dinitro-6-(1′-methylheptyl)phenol; 2-(2-Hydroxy-3,5-dinitrophenyl)octane; DNOP
• Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
• Appearance: Light Yellow to Yellow Oil
• Storage: 4°C

2,4-Dinitro-6-(1-methylheptyl)phenol(CAT: C000008) is a chemical compound used as a fungicide, similar in function to Dinocap. Dinocap is primarily known as an acaricide and pesticide used to control mites and insects on crops. The compound you mentioned is likely used for its fungicidal properties and is employed in agricultural applications to protect plants from fungal infections.

Reference

Mandal, S. et al.: J. Agri. Food Chem., 58, 8911 (2010);