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Common Name: |
Paraquat
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Chemical Name: |
1,1＞-dimethyl-4,4＞-bipyridinium
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CAS No.: |
4685-14-7
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| Structure: |
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Molecular Formula: |
C12H14N2
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Molecular Weight: |
257.20
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Physical Chemistry: |
Technical product are blue liquid which is hygroscopic and odorless.
Solubility: 700g/L in water; Solubility in Other Solvents:
Dichloride salt is sparingly soluble in lower ethanol. Melting
Point: 300≧.
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Toxicity: |
Oral acute oral LD50
for rat 150mg/kg; Acute dermal LD50 for rabbit 250 mg/kg; Acute
inhalation LC50 for rat 20 mg/l.Eye Irritation: moderate irritant to rabbit eyes.Skin Irritation :slight irritant to rabbit skin.
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Application: |
Paraquat is a quaternary nitrogen herbicide widely used for
broadleaf weed control. It is a quick-acting, nonselective compound,
that destroys green plant tissue on contact and by translocation
within the plant. It has been employed for killing marijuana in the
U.S. and in Mexico. It is also used as a crop desiccant and
defoliant, and as an aquatic herbicide.
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Technical Purity: |
42%Tech
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Formulation Type: |
27.6%SL(DCL), 24%SL(DCL),20%SL(DCL)
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