36541

Paraquat dichloride hydrate

PESTANAL^®, analytical standard

• Synonym(s): Paraquat dichloride, Gramoxone, 1,1′-Dimethyl-4,4′-bipyridinium dichloride hydrate, Methyl viologen dichloride
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₂H₁₄Cl₂N₂ · xH₂O
• CAS Number: 75365-73-0
• Molecular Weight: 257.16 (anhydrous basis)
• Beilstein: 3752782
• MDL number: MFCD00150001
• PubChem Substance ID: 329755384
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• 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

Description

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

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Legal Information

PESTANAL is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich International GmbH

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS06,GHS08,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H301 - H310 + H330 - H315 - H319 - H335 - H372 - H410
• Precautionary Statements: P262 - P273 - P280 - P302 + P352 + P310 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P314
• 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: 6.1B - Non-combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 3
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves