Paraquat dichloride hydrate
SIAL/36541 - PESTANAL®, analytical standard
Synonym: 1,1′-Dimethyl-4,4′-bipyridinium dichloride hydrate; Gramoxone; Methyl viologen dichloride; Paraquat dichloride
CAS Number: 75365-73-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C12H14Cl2N2 · xH2O
Molecular Weight: 257.16 (anhydrous basis)
MDL Number: MFCD00150001
Linear Formula: C12H14Cl2N2 · xH2O
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | agriculture environmental |
format | neat |
grade | analytical standard |
InChI | 1S/C12H14N2.2ClH.H2O/c1-1 |
InChI key | RLGVBTFWTZJYIL-UHFFFAOYSA |
product line | PESTANAL® |
Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
SMILES string | C[N+]1=CC=C(C2=CC=[N+](C) |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
HPLC: suitable |
Application: | Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support. |
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. |
Legal Information: | PESTANAL is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich International GmbH |
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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 Codes | T+,N |
Risk Statements | 24/25-26-36/37/38-48/25-50/53 |
Safety Statements | 22-28-36/37/39-45-60-61 |
RIDADR | UN2811 - class 6.1 - PG 1 - EHS - Toxic solids, organic, n.o.s., |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 41116107 |