Glufosinate
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients 2025-03-03
Catalog ID80018083
CAS NO.51276-47-2
Purity 95+%
MDL NumberMFCD00211362
Molecular Formula C5H12NO4P
Molecular Weight 181.13
Melting point: 214~220°C
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Chemical Properties | Molecular formula: C5H12NO4P<br> Molecular weight: 181.13 |
| Physical Properties | Appearance: White crystalline powder<br> Melting point: Not specified<br> Solubility: Soluble in water, low solubility in organic solvents |
| Mechanism of Action | Inhibits glutamine synthetase, an enzyme essential for nitrogen metabolism in plants. This leads to ammonia accumulation, disrupting photosynthesis and causing plant death. |
| Therapeutic Uses | Agriculture: Non-selective, contact herbicide used to control annual and perennial grasses and broadleaf weeds.<br> Transgenic Crops: Used in genetically modified crops resistant to glufosinate, such as soybeans, corn, cotton, and canola.<br> Other Uses: Used for weed control in orchards, vegetable fields, and non-cultivated areas. |
| Formulations | Available as ammonium salt (glufosinate-ammonium) under brands like Basta, Rely, Finale, Challenge, and Liberty. |
| Application | Applied post-emergence to young plants for full effectiveness. |
| Storage Conditions | Store at room temperature, protect from light and moisture. |
| Safety Information | Toxicity: Low toxicity to mammals.<br> Environmental Impact: Rapidly degraded in soil with a half-life of 5–10 days.<br> Resistance Management: Use in combination with other herbicides to prevent resistance. |
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