Description
Paraquat dichloride hydrate
PESTANAL, analytical standard
Synonym(s):
1,1′-Dimethyl-4,4′-bipyridinium dichloride hydrate, Gramoxone, Methyl viologen dichloride, Paraquat 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[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
Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.
Packaging
1 ea
100, 250 mg
Legal Information
PESTANAL is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich International GmbH
SAFETY INFORMATION
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