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CAS No.
1910-42-5
Product Code
CS-T-38697
M.F.
C₁₂H₁₄Cl₂N₂
M.W.
257.16
Category
Pesticide Standards
API Family
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Storage Condition
Store at refrigerator (2-8°C) for long term storage
Cochem�, H., & Murphy, M.: J. Biol. Chem., 283, 1786 (2008); Suntres, Z.: Toxicology, 180, 65 (2002); Yang, W., et al.: J. Toxicol. Env. Heal. Part A: 71, 289 (2008)
Synonyms
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Application Notes
Paraquat is a quarternary nitrogen compound that is used as an herbicide to eliminate unwanted weeds and grasses by inducing superoxide production in the mitochondria, causing a great deal of oxidative damage. Paraquat is highly toxic to humans, causing acute poisoning, lung damage and death. Paraquat is also thought to cause Parkinson's disease.
Purity by HPLC
Not less than 90%
Hazard Compound
Refer MSDS for accurate information.
Overview
Paraquat is a quarternary nitrogen compound that is used as an herbicide to eliminate unwanted weeds and grasses by inducing superoxide production in the mitochondria, causing a great deal of oxidative damage. Paraquat is highly toxic to humans, causing acute poisoning, lung damage and death. Paraquat is also thought to cause Parkinson's disease.
