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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About This Item
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H14Cl2N2 · xH2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
257.16 (anhydrous basis)
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
3752782
eCl@ss:
25140904
grade
analytical standard
Quality Segment
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
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 Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
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| description PESTANAL®, analytical standard | description 98% | description certified reference material, TraceCERT®, Manufactured by: Sigma-Aldrich Production GmbH, Switzerland | description PESTANAL®, analytical standard |
| format neat | format - | format - | format neat |
| technique(s) HPLC: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable | technique(s) - | technique(s) - | technique(s) - |
| grade analytical standard | grade - | grade certified reference material, TraceCERT® | grade analytical standard |
| product line PESTANAL® | product line - | product line TraceCERT® | product line PESTANAL® |
| shelf life limited shelf life, expiry date on the label | shelf life - | shelf life limited shelf life, expiry date on the label | shelf life limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
| Quality Level 100 | Quality Level 100 | Quality Level 100 | Quality Level 100 |
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Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Codes
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
6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
Flash Point (°F)
Not applicable
Flash Point (°C)
Not applicable
PPE (personal protective equipment)
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
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What is the best way to dilute the paraquat? Should I use ethanol, and if yes, what percentage of ethanol?
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Is this standard suitable for LCMS analysis?
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This product has not been tested for suitability with LC-MS. It has been tested for the suitability of HPLC and gas chromatography. The suitability of this product for LC-MS is an application that would need to be determined by the end user.
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