Glyphosate

C₃H₈NO₅P

IUPAC: N-(Phosphonomethyl)glycine

CAS: 1071-83-6

نظرة عامة

Glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide in the world, sold as Roundup. It kills plants by inhibiting an enzyme essential for amino acid synthesis.

التركيب

العنصر الرمز الذرات الكتلة الذرية
Hydrogen H 8 1,0080
Carbon C 3 12,0110
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Oxygen O 5 15,9990
Phosphorus P 1 30,9740

التركيب العنصري

الاستخدامات

  • Herbicide
  • Crop desiccant

حقائق مثيرة

  • Over 800,000 tonnes of glyphosate are used worldwide annually

السلامة

  • ⚠ Probable carcinogen (IARC)
  • ⚠ Environmental concern for aquatic organisms

Structure

SMILES

C(C(=O)O)NCP(=O)(O)O

الخصائص

النوع
organic
الحالة
solid
الكتلة المولية
169,07 g/mol
الكثافة
1,7040 g/cm³
نقطة الانصهار
189,5 °C
الذوبانية
10.5 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
169,0140
XLogP
-4,6
TPSA
107,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
4
H-Bond Acceptors
6
Rotatable Bonds
4
Heavy Atoms
10
Complexity
162,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glyphosate?
Glyphosate (C₃H₈NO₅P) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name N-(Phosphonomethyl)glycine.
What is the molecular weight of Glyphosate?
Glyphosate has a molar mass of 169.07 g/mol.
What state is Glyphosate at room temperature?
Glyphosate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Glyphosate organic or inorganic?
Glyphosate is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Glyphosate?
Glyphosate (C₃H₈NO₅P) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O), Phosphorus (P).