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N-(Phosphonomethyl)glycine

96%, for peptide synthesis

Synonym(s):

Glyphosate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(HO)2P(O)CH2NHCH2CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
169.07
Beilstein:
2045054
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

product name

N-(Phosphonomethyl)glycine, 96%

Quality Level

Assay

96%

form

powder

reaction suitability

reaction type: solution phase peptide synthesis

mp

230 °C (dec.) (lit.)

application(s)

peptide synthesis

SMILES string

OC(=O)CNCP(O)(O)=O

InChI

1S/C3H8NO5P/c5-3(6)1-4-2-10(7,8)9/h4H,1-2H2,(H,5,6)(H2,7,8,9)

InChI key

XDDAORKBJWWYJS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

N-(Phosphonomethyl)glycine (Glyphosate) is a broad spectrum, non-selective systemic herbicide. It plays an important role in inhibiting the activity of 5-enolpyruvylshikimic acid-3-phosphate synthase, which is involved in aromatic amino acid biosynthesis. Due to its chelation property, glyphosate can form coordinate complexes with a wide range of metal ions.

Application

  • Water Pollution Analysis: Campanale et al. assessed glyphosate and AMPA pesticides in river waters and sediments, providing crucial data on the environmental distribution and persistence of N-(Phosphonomethyl)glycine derivatives. This research supports efforts to monitor and regulate environmental pollutants effectively (Campanale et al., 2024).
  • Public Health Studies: Urinary biomonitoring of glyphosate exposure was conducted among farmers, utilizing N-(Phosphonomethyl)glycine as a marker. This study contributes to our understanding of occupational exposure risks and supports the development of health safety guidelines (Chang et al., 2024).

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Dam. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Glyphosate: a once?in?a?century herbicide.
Duke S O and Powles S B
Pest Management Science, 64(4), 319-325 (2008)
Copper (II) complexes of N-(phosphonomethyl) glycine in aqueous solution: a thermodynamic and spectrophotometric study.
Daniele P G, et al.
Talanta, 45(2), 425-431 (1997)
Metal complexes with N-(phosphonomethyl) glycine (glyphosate): The preparation and characterization of the group 2 metal complexes with glyphosate and the crystal structure of barium glyphosate dihydrate.
Sagatys D S, et al.
Australian Journal of Chemistry, 53(2), 77-81 (2000)
The complex chemistry of N-(phosphonomethyl) glycine (glyphosate): preparation and characterization of the ammonium, lithium, sodium (4 polymorphs) and silver (I) complexes.
Sagatys D S, et al.
J. Chem. Soc., Dalton Trans., 19, 3404-3410 (2000)
Biochemical effects of glyphosate (N-(phosphonomethyl) glycine)[Lemna, higher plants, phenylalanine ammonialyase].
Hoagland R E and Duke S O
ACS Symp. Ser. (1982)

Protocols

EPA Method 547 outlines the analysis of glyphosate in drinking water by direct aqueous injection HPLC, post column derivatization, and fluorescence detection

LC/MS Analysis of Glyphosate and Metabolites on apHera™ NH2, 2 mm I.D. Column

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