Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients

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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