Atrazine

C₈H₁₄ClN₅

IUPAC: 6-Chloro-N-ethyl-N'-(propan-2-yl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine

CAS: 1912-24-9

Overview

Atrazine is the second most widely used herbicide in the US, primarily on corn. It is banned in the EU due to persistent groundwater contamination.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 14 1.0080
Carbon C 8 12.0110
Nitrogen N 5 14.0070
Chlorine Cl 1 35.4500

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×14
6.5%
C
Carbon ×8
44.6%
N
Nitrogen ×5
32.5%
Cl
Chlorine ×1
16.4%

Uses

  • • Corn herbicide
  • • Sugarcane herbicide

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Banned in Switzerland, the home country of its manufacturer Syngenta

Safety

  • ⚠ Endocrine disruptor
  • ⚠ Groundwater contaminant
  • ⚠ Banned in EU

Structure

SMILES

CCNC1=NC(=NC(=N1)Cl)NC(C)C

Properties

Type
organic
State
solid
Molar Mass
215.68 g/mol
Density
1.1870 g/cm³
Melting Point
175.8 °C
Solubility
0.033 g/L at 22°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
215.0938
XLogP
2.6
TPSA
62.7 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
5
Rotatable Bonds
4
Heavy Atoms
14
Complexity
166.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Atrazine?
Atrazine (C₈H₁₄ClN₅) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 6-Chloro-N-ethyl-N'-(propan-2-yl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine.
What is the molecular weight of Atrazine?
Atrazine has a molar mass of 215.68 g/mol.
What state is Atrazine at room temperature?
Atrazine is a solid at room temperature.
Is Atrazine organic or inorganic?
Atrazine is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Atrazine?
Atrazine (C₈H₁₄ClN₅) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Chlorine (Cl).