This product is soluble in water at 700g/L (20°C). It is not soluble in most organic solvents.
36541
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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100 MG
$133.00
About This Item
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H14Cl2N2 · xH2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
257.16 (anhydrous basis)
Beilstein:
3752782
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24
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analytical standard
Quality Level
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[1], which can find wide applications as a contact herbicide in weed control management.[2] Its mode of action involves the destruction of plant tissue, via disruption of photosynthesis process and rupturing cell membranes leading to desiccation of foliage.[1]
Application
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PESTANAL is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
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Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
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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