Glyphosate, CAS No. 1071-83-6

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1071-83-6

Catalog No. EBD22819

CAS 1071-83-6

Name Glyphosate

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Basic Information

Synonyms: (Carboxymethylamino)methylphosphonicacid Phosphonomethylaminoaceticacid N-Phosphomethylglycine Bronco Landmaster Pondmaster Ranger Rattler4AS Roundup2.5 Sting Glyphosate N-Phosphonomethyl-glycine N-(phosphonomethyl)gtycine Glyphosateaqueoussolution(10%) Glyphosateisopropylaminesaltaqueoussolution(41%) Glyphosateammoniumsolution(10%) GlyphosateS.P. N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine-propan-2-amine(1:1)

Molecular Formula: C3H8NO5P

Molecular Weight: 169.07

MDL Number: MFCD00055350

Categories: Agrochemicals > Pesticide Chemistry > Herbicides Agrochemicals > Pesticide Chemistry > Pesticide Intermediates

Product Description:

Glyphosate is a broad-spectrum, non-selective systemic herbicide and crop desiccant. It is an organophosphorus compound, specifically a phosphonic acid derivative. Its chemical name is N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine. Glyphosate is the active ingredient in numerous herbicide formulations, most notably Roundup. It works by inhibiting the enzyme 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase (EPSPS), which is crucial for the synthesis of aromatic amino acids in plants, a pathway not present in animals. This makes it a highly effective post-emergence herbicide used extensively in agriculture, horticulture, and for weed control in non-crop areas. It is also a key intermediate in the synthesis of other glyphosate-based agrochemicals. Its widespread use has made it one of the most commercially important agrochemicals globally. However, its environmental persistence, potential impact on non-target organisms, and classification by some agencies as a probable human carcinogen have led to significant regulatory scrutiny and debate.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 230 °C (dec.)(lit.)

Boiling Point: 465.8 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 230°C

Density: 1.74

Solubility: 1.2 g/100 mL in water

Storage: APPROX 4°C

Safety Information

Packing Level: III

Hazard Category: 9

Transport Codes: 3077

Analytical Data

Appearance: white powder