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4-Amino-3,5,6-trichloropicolinic acid; Tordon [Dow Chemical]; Amdon; ATCLP; Borolin; K-PIN; Chloramp; Grazon; Uniran [Ciba Geigy] | 4-Amino-3,5,6-trichloropicolinic acid; Tordon [Dow Chemical]; Amdon; ATCLP; Borolin; K-PIN; Chloramp; Grazon; Uniran [Ciba Geigy] | ||
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| + | * Ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption cause severe irritation and burning. | ||
| + | * LD50 = 8200 mg/kg | ||
| + | * Combustible. | ||
| + | * Environmental hazard. | ||
| + | * Toxic to aquatic systems. | ||
| + | * ThermoFisher: [https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=AAJ6670206&productDescription=PICLORAM%2C+95%25+5G&vendorId=VN00024248&countryCode=US&language=en SDS] | ||
| + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== | ||
Soluble in acetone. Slightly soluble in water, dichloromethane. | Soluble in acetone. Slightly soluble in water, dichloromethane. | ||
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* ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 7280 | * ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 7280 | ||
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* G.Caneva, M.P.Nugari, O.Salvadori, ''Biology in the Conservation of Works of Art'', ICCROM, Rome, 1991 | * G.Caneva, M.P.Nugari, O.Salvadori, ''Biology in the Conservation of Works of Art'', ICCROM, Rome, 1991 | ||
| − | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "herbicide" | + | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "herbicide" [Accessed April 9, 2002]. |
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Latest revision as of 12:11, 27 September 2022
Description
Colorless crystals used as an Herbicide. Picloram is a translocated herbicide that is applied to the soil to kill the plant and its roots. It is chemically stable and remains in the environment for years before decomposing.
Synonyms and Related Terms
4-Amino-3,5,6-trichloropicolinic acid; Tordon [Dow Chemical]; Amdon; ATCLP; Borolin; K-PIN; Chloramp; Grazon; Uniran [Ciba Geigy]
Risks
- Ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption cause severe irritation and burning.
- LD50 = 8200 mg/kg
- Combustible.
- Environmental hazard.
- Toxic to aquatic systems.
- ThermoFisher: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in acetone. Slightly soluble in water, dichloromethane.
| Composition | C6H3Cl3N2O2 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 1918-02-1 |
| Melting Point | 218-219 C (dec) |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 241.5 |
Resources and Citations
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 7280
- G.Caneva, M.P.Nugari, O.Salvadori, Biology in the Conservation of Works of Art, ICCROM, Rome, 1991
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "herbicide" [Accessed April 9, 2002].