Glufosinate ammonium

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Glufosinate ammonium Structure
Glufosinate ammonium structure
Common Name Glufosinate ammonium
CAS Number 77182-82-2 Molecular Weight 215.18800
Density N/A Boiling Point 519.1ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C5H15N2O4P Melting Point 210°C
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 100 °C
Symbol GHS07 GHS08
GHS07, GHS08
Signal Word Danger

 Use of Glufosinate ammonium


Glufosinate ammonium, a phosphinic acid analogue of glutamic acid, is an herbicide which is converted by plant cells into PT (L-phosphinothricin). Glufosinate ammonium exerts neurotoxic activity[1][2].

 Names

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Name glufosinate-ammonium
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 Glufosinate ammonium Biological Activity

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Description Glufosinate ammonium, a phosphinic acid analogue of glutamic acid, is an herbicide which is converted by plant cells into PT (L-phosphinothricin). Glufosinate ammonium exerts neurotoxic activity[1][2].
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In Vitro Glufosinate ammonium (1-100 μM; 12DIV) disrupts cell-cell adhesion in differentiated V-SVZ neural stem cells (NSCs)[2]. Glufosinate ammonium (1-100 μM; 12DIV) significantly decreases Celsr2 gene expression at 100 μM[2]. Glufosinate ammonium impairs ependymal cell capability to synthetize cilia[2]. RT-PCR[2] Cell Line: Ependymal cells Concentration: 1, 3, 10, 100 μM Incubation Time: During 12DIV (NSCs-to-ependymal cells time point) Result: Significantly decreased Celsr2 gene expression at 100 μM.
In Vivo Glufosinate ammonium (10-250 mg/kg; gavage; Daily; on days 6-15 of gestation) indicates maternal toxicity in the groups given 50 or 250 mg/kg in Wistar rats[3]. The Elimination of Glufosinate ammonium (oral intubation) in the blood takes place with a half-life of less than 4 hours in male and female rats[3].
References

[1]. Áy Z, et al. The effect of high concentrations of glufosinate ammonium on the yield components of transgenic spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) constitutively expressing the bar gene. ScientificWorldJournal. 2012;2012:657945.

[2]. Feat-Vetel J, et al. Multiple effects of the herbicide glufosinate-ammonium and its main metabolite on neural stem cells from the subventricular zone of newborn mice. Neurotoxicology. 2018 Dec;69:152-163.

[3]. Ebert E, et al. Summary of safety evaluation toxicity studies of glufosinate ammonium. Food Chem Toxicol. 1990 May;28(5):339-49.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Boiling Point 519.1ºC at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 210°C
Molecular Formula C5H15N2O4P
Molecular Weight 215.18800
Flash Point 100 °C
Exact Mass 215.10300
PSA 116.09000
LogP 0.24480
InChIKey ZBMRKNMTMPPMMK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CP(=O)(O)CCC(N)C(=O)O.N
Stability Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

 MSDS

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 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
EK7713600
CHEMICAL NAME :
Butanoic acid, 2-amino-4-(hydroxymethylphosphinyl)-, monoammonium salt
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
77182-82-2
LAST UPDATED :
199710
DATA ITEMS CITED :
14
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C5-H11-N-O4-P.H4-N
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
198.19

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Human - woman
DOSE/DURATION :
1600 uL/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - changes in motor activity (specific assay) Vascular - BP lowering not characterized in autonomic section Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - other changes
REFERENCE :
JJTOEX Japanese Journal of Toxicology. (Yakugyo Jihosha, Hokushin Bldg., 2-36 Jinbo-cho, Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101, Japan) V.1- 1988- Volume(issue)/page/year: 7,47,1994
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Human - woman
DOSE/DURATION :
1850 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - coma Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - cyanosis Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - other changes
REFERENCE :
VHTODE Veterinary and Human Toxicology. (American College of Veterinary and Comparative Toxicology, Publication Office, Comparative Toxicology, Manhattan, KS 66506) V.19- 1977- Volume(issue)/page/year: 36,17,1994
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
1620 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
FMCHA2 Farm Chemicals Handbook. (Meister Pub., 37841 Euclid Ave., Willoughy, OH 44094) Volume(issue)/page/year: -,C154,1991
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Administration onto the skin
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
>2 gm/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
85JFAN "Agrochemicals Handbook," with updates, Hartley, D., and H. Kidd, eds., Nottingham, Royal Soc. of Chemistry, 1983-86 Volume(issue)/page/year: A810,1986
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
83 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - convulsions or effect on seizure threshold Behavioral - excitement Gastrointestinal - changes in structure or function of salivary glands
REFERENCE :
FCTOD7 Food and Chemical Toxicology. (Pergamon Press Inc., Maxwell House, Fairview Park, Elmsford, NY 10523) V.20- 1982- Volume(issue)/page/year: 28,339,1990
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
61 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - convulsions or effect on seizure threshold Behavioral - excitement Gastrointestinal - changes in structure or function of salivary glands
REFERENCE :
FCTOD7 Food and Chemical Toxicology. (Pergamon Press Inc., Maxwell House, Fairview Park, Elmsford, NY 10523) V.20- 1982- Volume(issue)/page/year: 28,339,1990
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
416 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
PEMNDP Pesticide Manual. (The British Crop Protection Council, 20 Bridport Rd., Thornton Heath CR4 7QG, UK) V.1- 1968- Volume(issue)/page/year: 9,458,1991
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
82 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - convulsions or effect on seizure threshold Behavioral - excitement Gastrointestinal - changes in structure or function of salivary glands
REFERENCE :
FCTOD7 Food and Chemical Toxicology. (Pergamon Press Inc., Maxwell House, Fairview Park, Elmsford, NY 10523) V.20- 1982- Volume(issue)/page/year: 28,339,1990
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
88 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - convulsions or effect on seizure threshold Behavioral - excitement Gastrointestinal - changes in structure or function of salivary glands
REFERENCE :
FCTOD7 Food and Chemical Toxicology. (Pergamon Press Inc., Maxwell House, Fairview Park, Elmsford, NY 10523) V.20- 1982- Volume(issue)/page/year: 28,339,1990
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Mammal - dog
DOSE/DURATION :
200 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
PEMNDP Pesticide Manual. (The British Crop Protection Council, 20 Bridport Rd., Thornton Heath CR4 7QG, UK) V.1- 1968- Volume(issue)/page/year: 9,458,1991 ** OTHER MULTIPLE DOSE TOXICITY DATA **
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
18200 mg/kg/13W-C
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Kidney, Ureter, Bladder - other changes in urine composition Kidney, Ureter, Bladder - changes in bladder weight
REFERENCE :
FCTOD7 Food and Chemical Toxicology. (Pergamon Press Inc., Maxwell House, Fairview Park, Elmsford, NY 10523) V.20- 1982- Volume(issue)/page/year: 28,339,1990
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
13978 mg/kg/13W-C
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Nutritional and Gross Metabolic - changes in potassium Biochemical - Enzyme inhibition, induction, or change in blood or tissue levels - transaminases
REFERENCE :
FCTOD7 Food and Chemical Toxicology. (Pergamon Press Inc., Maxwell House, Fairview Park, Elmsford, NY 10523) V.20- 1982- Volume(issue)/page/year: 28,339,1990

 Safety Information

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Symbol GHS07 GHS08
GHS07, GHS08
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H302 + H312 + H332-H360Fd-H373
Precautionary Statements P201-P260-P280-P301 + P312 + P330-P308 + P313
Personal Protective Equipment dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Faceshields;Gloves
Hazard Codes Xn:Harmful;
Risk Phrases R22
Safety Phrases 53-45
RIDADR 2588
RTECS EK7713600
Packaging Group III
Hazard Class 6.1(b)
HS Code 2931901917

 Synthetic Route

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Glufosinate ammonium Structure

Glufosinate ammonium

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 Precursor & DownStream

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 Customs

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HS Code 2931900090
Summary 2931900090. other organo-inorganic compounds. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward). MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0%

 Articles13

More Articles

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A review of methods for the analysis of orphan and difficult pesticides: glyphosate, glufosinate, quaternary ammonium and phenoxy acid herbicides, and dithiocarbamate and phthalimide fungicides.

J. AOAC Int. 97(4) , 965-77, (2014)

This article reviews the chromatography/MS methodologies for analysis of pesticide residues of orphan and difficult chemical classes in a variety of sample matrixes including water, urine, blood, and ...

Repression of flowering under a noninductive photoperiod by the HDA9-AGL19-FT module in Arabidopsis.

New Phytol. 206(1) , 281-94, (2015)

Posttranslational acetylation of histones is reversibly regulated by histone deacetylases (HDACs). Despite the evident significance of HDACs in Arabidopsis development, the biological roles and underl...

Role of glutamate receptors and nitric oxide on the effects of glufosinate ammonium, an organophosphate pesticide, on in vivo dopamine release in rat striatum.

Toxicology 311(3) , 154-61, (2013)

The purpose of the present work was to assess the possible role of glutamatergic receptors and nitric oxide (NO) production on effects of glufosinate ammonium (GLA), an organophosphate pesticide struc...

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

Glufosinate Ammonium
2-Amino-4-(hydroxymethylphosphinyl)butyric acid ammonium salt
2-Amino-4-(hydroxymethylphosphinyl)butanoic acid, monoammonium salt
DL-Phosphinothricin, monoammonium salt
2-Amino-4-(hydroxymethylphosphinyl)butanoic acid monoammonium salt
2-Amino-4-[hydroxy(methyl)phosphoryl]butanoic acid ammoniate (1:1)
Glufosinate ammonium salt
Ammonium (3-amino-3-carboxypropyl)methylphosphinate
ammonium (2RS)-2-amino-4-(methylphosphinato)butyric acid
Monoammonium 2-amino-4-(hydroxymethylphosphinyl)butanoate
Ammonium 2-amino-4-(hydroxymethylphosphinyl)butyrate
Basta
Monoammonium 4-[hydroxy(methyl)phosphinoyl]-DL-homoalaninate
2-Amino-4-[hydroxy(methyl)phosphoryl]butanoic acid ammoniate
QVYZ2PQO&1 &&(DL) Form NH4 Salt
Ammonium (DL-homoalanine-4-yl)methylphosphinate
Glufosinate-ammonium
MFCD00055562
Butanoic acid, 2-amino-4-(hydroxymethylphosphinyl)-, ammonium salt
Ammonium 2-amino-4-[hydroxy(methyl)phosphoryl]butanoate
glufosinate-ammonum
EINECS 278-636-5

 Glufosinate ammonium | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the boiling point of glufosinate-ammonium?
A: Boiling point of glufosinate-ammonium is 519.1ºC at 760 mmHg.
Q: What are the downstream products of glufosinate-ammonium?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of glufosinate-ammonium: 73634-73-8.
Q: What is the English name of glufosinate-ammonium?
A: The English name of glufosinate-ammonium is glufosinate-ammonium.
Q: What is the LogP of glufosinate-ammonium?
A: LogP of glufosinate-ammonium is 0.24480.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of glufosinate-ammonium?
A: SMILES notation of glufosinate-ammonium is CP(=O)(O)CCC(N)C(=O)O.N.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of glufosinate-ammonium?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of glufosinate-ammonium is 116.09000.
Q: What is the molecular weight of glufosinate-ammonium?
A: Molecular weight of glufosinate-ammonium is 215.18800.
Q: What is the molecular formula of glufosinate-ammonium?
A: Molecular formula of glufosinate-ammonium is C5H15N2O4P.
Q: What are the upstream materials of glufosinate-ammonium?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of glufosinate-ammonium: 51276-47-2.
Q: What is the CAS number of glufosinate-ammonium?
A: CAS number of glufosinate-ammonium is 77182-82-2.

 Glufosinate ammoniumfactory

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Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
Henan Tianfu Chemical Co., Ltd.
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