
Maleic hydrazide
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Category:Agrochemicals Own Brand:MT /MOQ:100KG /From China/ B2B only.
Introduction
Maleic Hydrazide (CAS No. 123-33-1)
1. Basic Information
- Chemical Name: Maleic hydrazide
- Synonyms: 1,2-Dihydropyridazine-3,6-dione; MH
- CAS Number: 123-33-1
- Molecular Formula: C₄H₄N₂O₂
- Molecular Weight: 112.09 g/mol
- Appearance: White crystalline powder
- Odor: Odorless
2. Physical and Chemical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 260–265°C (decomposes) |
| Solubility | – Water: 6 g/L (25°C) |
| – Organic solvents: Insoluble in most (e.g., ethanol, acetone) | |
| pH (1% solution) | 5.5–7.0 |
| Vapor Pressure | Negligible (<0.1 mPa at 20°C) |
| Stability | Stable under normal conditions |
3. Chemical Structure
O
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N---C
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N C=O
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C---C
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O
4. Hazards (GHS Classification)
- Acute Toxicity:
- Oral LD₅₀ (rat): >5,000 mg/kg (Category 5)
- Dermal LD₅₀ (rabbit): >2,000 mg/kg
- Environmental:
- Not classified as hazardous (EC₅₀ >100 mg/L for aquatic organisms)
- NFPA Rating: Health 1, Flammability 0, Reactivity 0
5. Storage and Handling
- Storage:
- Keep in tightly closed containers at room temperature
- Protect from moisture and direct sunlight
- Handling:
- Use standard lab PPE (gloves, goggles)
- Avoid dust formation
6. Applications
- Plant Growth Regulator:
- Inhibits sprouting in potatoes, onions, and tobacco
- Applied at 10–50 ppm in agriculture
- Herbicide: Controls grasses and weeds in non-crop areas
- Research: Used to study cell division inhibition in plants
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