Glufosinate-ammonium
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients 2025-03-03
Catalog ID80018051
CAS NO.77182-82-2
Purity 95%
MDL NumberMFCD00055562
Molecular FormulaC5H12NO4P.H3N
Molecular Weight198.16
Melting point: 215°C
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Chemical Properties | Molecular formula: C5H15N2O4P<br> Molecular weight: 181.13 |
| Physical Properties | Appearance: White crystalline powder<br> Solubility: Soluble in water |
| Mechanism of Action | Structural analogue of glutamate that inhibits glutamine synthetase in plants, leading to ammonia accumulation and disruption of photosynthesis. |
| Therapeutic Uses | Agriculture: Non-selective herbicide used to control weeds and grasses.<br> Genetically Modified Crops: Used in crops engineered to be resistant to glufosinate. |
| Environmental Fate | Soil: Rapidly degraded by microbial action with a half-life of 3–11 days under aerobic conditions.<br> Water: Low potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms (BCF < 3.2).<br> Air: Essentially nonvolatile from water surfaces. |
| Toxicity | Mammalian Toxicity: Slightly toxic following oral exposure.<br> Ecotoxicity: No teratogenic potential; non-genotoxic. |
| Storage Conditions | Store at room temperature, protect from light and moisture. |
| Formulations | Available as aqueous solutions and granules for agricultural use |
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