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Revision as of 21:09, 30 April 2016
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)
Other Properties
Soluble in water. Insoluble in most organic solvents.
| Composition | C3H8NO5P |
|---|---|
| CAS | 1071-83-6 |
| Melting Point | 230 |
| Density | 1.7 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 169.1 |
Hazards and Safety
LD50 = 5600 mg/kg Contact may cause irritation and redness.
Combustion produces toxic fumes.
International Chemical Safety Card
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- 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