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1,3-Dichloropropene
Skeletal formula of the trans isomer
Skeletal formula of the trans isomer
Skeletal formula of the cis isomer
Skeletal formula of the cis isomer
Ball-and-stick model of the trans isomer
Ball-and-stick model of the trans isomer
Ball-and-stick model of the cis isomer
Ball-and-stick model of the cis isomer
Names
IUPAC name 1,3-dichloroprop-1-ene
Systematic IUPAC name 1-Propene, 1,3-dichloro-, (1E)-
Other names 1,3-D, Dorlone, Nematox, Telone, Nemex, cis-Dichloropropene, Di-Trapex CP, Vorlex 201, dichloro-1,3-propene, 1,3-dichloro-1-propene, 1,3-dichloro-2-propene, alpha-chloroallylchloride, chloroallylchloride, gamma-chloroallylchloride, chloroallyl chloride, chloroorpropenyl chloride, 3-dichloropropylene, 3-D, DCP
Identifiers
CAS Number
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.008.024 Edit this at Wikidata
EC Number
  • 208-826-5
KEGG
MeSH 1,3-dichloro-1-propene
PubChem CID
RTECS number
  • UC8310000
UNII
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
InChI
  • InChI=1S/C3H4Cl2/c4-2-1-3-5/h1-2H,3H2/b2-1+Key: UOORRWUZONOOLO-OWOJBTEDSA-N
  • InChI=1/C3H4Cl2/c4-2-1-3-5/h1-2H,3H2/b2-1+Key: UOORRWUZONOOLO-OWOJBTEDBJ
SMILES
  • Cl=CCCl
Properties
Chemical formula C3H4Cl2
Molar mass 110.97 g/mol
Appearance Colorless to straw-colored liquid, sweet chloroform-like odor
Density 1.217 g/mL (cis); 1.224 g/mL (trans)
Melting point -84.5 °C
Boiling point 104 °C (cis); 112 °C (trans)
Solubility in water 2.18 g/L (cis) @ 25 °C; 2.32 g/L (trans) @ 25 °C
log P 1.82
Vapor pressure 34.4 mm Hg @ 25 °C (cis); 23.0 mm Hg @ 25 °C (trans)
Hazards
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
NFPA 704 four-colored diamondHealth 2: Intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury. E.g. chloroformFlammability 3: Liquids and solids that can be ignited under almost all ambient temperature conditions. Flash point between 23 and 38 °C (73 and 100 °F). E.g. gasolineInstability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogenSpecial hazards (white): no code
2 3 0
Flash point 28 °C
Explosive limits 5.3% - 14.5% (80 °C)
NIOSH (US health exposure limits):
PEL (Permissible) 1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C , 100 kPa). ☒verify (what is  ?) Infobox references
Chemical compound

1,3-Dichloropropene, also known as AQL Agrocelhone and DD92 or simply 1,3-D, is a colorless liquid with a sweet smell. It exists as a mixture of the geometric isomers cis-1,3-dichloropropene and trans-1,3-dichloropropene. It dissolves in water and evaporates easily. It is used mainly in farming as a pesticide, specifically as a preplant fumigant and nematicide. It widely used in the US and other countries, but in the process of being phased out in the European Union.

Effects

1,3-Dichloropropene (DCP) causes irritation at the point of contact. Inhalation can cause nausea, vomiting, irritation of the skin, eyes, and throat; breathing difficulties, headache, and fatigue. These effects generally occur at exposure levels that are much higher than the background levels found in air or water. Rats and mice that inhaled DCP repeatedly for about 2 weeks had damage to the lining of the nose, and mice had damage to the lung.

A man who accidentally ingested DCP died with severe damage to his stomach and surrounding organs, but little else is known about the effects of ingesting these substances in humans. Animal studies have reported damage to the stomach lining, lung congestion, difficulty walking, and effects on the liver and kidneys from ingesting high levels of DCP.

A few workers who had skin contact with pesticides containing DCP developed blisters and an allergic reaction on their skin.

It is not known whether DCP can cause birth defects in humans. Pregnant rats that inhaled 1,3-dichloropropene gave birth to fewer pups or pups with lower body weight. This occurred at exposures high enough to be toxic to the mothers.

DCP is testable via blood and urine tests, although it is only detectable in the body for 1-2 after exposure. Exposure level estimates are possible with a blood sample.

Carcinogenicity

Evidence for the carcinogenicity of 1,3-dichloropropene in humans is inadequate, but results from several cancer bioassays provide adequate evidence of carcinogenicity in animals. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has determined that 1,3-dichloropropene may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has determined that 1,3-dichloropropene is possibly carcinogenic to humans. The EPA has classified 1,3-dichloropropene as a probable human carcinogen.

Use

1,3-Dichloropropene is used as a pesticide in the following crops:

1,3-Dichloropropene Use in Crops
Crop Pounds (lb) Primary Pesticide?
Tobacco 12,114,887 Yes
Potatoes 12,044,736 Yes
Sugar Beets 5,799,613 Yes
Cotton 3,735,543 Yes
Peanuts 3,463,003 Yes
Sweet Potatoes 1,210,872 Yes
Onions 674,183 Yes
Carrots 531,752 Yes
Watermelons 133,801 No
Cantaloups 121,395 No
Cucumbers 76,735 No
Strawberries 71,753 No
Sweet Peppers 28,247 No
Melons 12,471 No
Blueberries 3,090 No
Asparagus 1,105 No

Contamination

The ATSDR has extensive contamination information available.

Frequency of NPL Sites with 1,3-Dichloropropene Contamination

References

  1. COMMISSION DECISION of 20 September 2007 concerning the non-inclusion of 1,3-dichloropropene in Annex I to Council Directive 91/414/EEC and the withdrawal of authorisations for plant protection products containing that substance, Official Journal of the European Union, 25 September 2007.

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