Atrazine
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Description
A white crystalline compound. Atrazine is a selective herbicide used to control lichens, moss, and higher plants. It inhibits photosynthesis.
Synonyms and Related Terms
2-chloro-4-ethylamino-6-isopropylamino-s-triazine; Gesaprim [Ciba Geigy]; Aatrex; Actinite; Aktikon; Argezin; Atazinax; Atrafaf; Atratol; Atred; Candex; Cekuzine-T; Chromozin; Crisatrina; Crisazine; Cyazin; Fenamin; Fenatrol; Griffex; Hungazin; Inakor; Oleogesaprim; Pitezin; Primatol; Radazin; Strazine; Vectal; Weedex; Wonuk; Zeapos; Zeazine
Other Properties
Soluble in ether, chloroform and methanol. Slightly soluble in water.
| Composition | C8H14ClN5 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 1912-24-9 |
| Melting Point | 171-174 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 215.7 |
Hazards and Safety
LD50 = 1869-3080 mg/kg
International Chemical Safety Card
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: Entry # 902
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- G.Caneva, M.P.Nugari, O.Salvadori, Biology in the Conservation of Works of Art, ICCROM, Rome, 1991