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Paraquat dichloride hydrate

PESTANAL®, analytical standard

Synonym(s):

1,1′-Dimethyl-4,4′-bipyridinium dichloride hydrate, Gramoxone, Methyl viologen dichloride, Paraquat dichloride

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H14Cl2N2 · xH2O
CAS Number:
75365-73-0
Molecular Weight:
257.16 (anhydrous basis)
Beilstein:
3752782
MDL number:
MFCD00150001
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329755384
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

100

product line

PESTANAL®

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

application(s)

agriculture
environmental

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

C[N+]1=CC=C(C2=CC=[N+](C)C=C2)C=C1.[Cl-].[Cl-].O

InChI

1S/C12H14N2.2ClH.H2O/c1-13-7-3-11(4-8-13)12-5-9-14(2)10-6-12;;;/h3-10H,1-2H3;2*1H;1H2/q+2;;;/p-2

InChI key

RLGVBTFWTZJYIL-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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General description

Paraquat dichloride hydrate is a dipyridilium compound, which can find wide applications as a contact herbicide in weed control management. Its mode of action involves the destruction of plant tissue, via disruption of photosynthesis process and rupturing cell membranes leading to desiccation of foliage.

Application

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Legal Information

PESTANAL is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Dermal - Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT RE 1 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Lot/Batch Number
BCCG4514
BCCD2351
BCCB9009
BCBZ4284
BCBW5264

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