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n-(phosphonomethyl)glycine; Roundup (mono(isopropylammonium) salt [Monsanto]; Polado (sesquisodium salt) | n-(phosphonomethyl)glycine; Roundup (mono(isopropylammonium) salt [Monsanto]; Polado (sesquisodium salt) | ||
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| + | * LD50 = 5600 mg/kg | ||
| + | * Contact may cause irritation and redness. | ||
| + | * Combustion produces toxic fumes. | ||
| + | * Alligare: [https://alligare.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/glyphosate-5.4-sds-v3.1.pdf SDS] | ||
| + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | ||
Soluble in water. Insoluble in most organic solvents. | Soluble in water. Insoluble in most organic solvents. | ||
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! scope="row"| Melting Point | ! scope="row"| Melting Point | ||
| − | | 230 | + | | 230 C |
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! scope="row"| Density | ! scope="row"| Density | ||
| − | | 1.7 | + | | 1.7 g/ml |
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* ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 4522 | * ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 4522 | ||
Latest revision as of 09:06, 30 August 2022
Description
White, odorless solid used as a post-emergence herbicide. Glyphosate is a phosphoorganic compounds that has been used to control ruderal vegetation. It has no residual activity.
Synonyms and Related Terms
n-(phosphonomethyl)glycine; Roundup (mono(isopropylammonium) salt [Monsanto]; Polado (sesquisodium salt)
Risks
- LD50 = 5600 mg/kg
- Contact may cause irritation and redness.
- Combustion produces toxic fumes.
- Alligare: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in water. Insoluble in most organic solvents.
| Composition | C3H8NO5P |
|---|---|
| CAS | 1071-83-6 |
| Melting Point | 230 C |
| Density | 1.7 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 169.1 |
Resources and Citations
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 4522
- G.Caneva, M.P.Nugari, O.Salvadori, Biology in the Conservation of Works of Art, ICCROM, Rome, 1991