Glifosato

C₃H₈NO₅P

IUPAC: N-(Phosphonomethyl)glycine

CAS: 1071-83-6

Descripción general

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.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 8 1,0080
Carbono C 3 12,0110
Nitrógeno N 1 14,0070
Oxígeno O 5 15,9990
Fósforo P 1 30,9740

Composición elemental

Usos

  • Herbicide
  • Crop desiccant

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

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

Estructura

SMILES

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

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
169,07 g/mol
Densidad
1,7040 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
189,5 °C
Solubilidad
10.5 g/L at 25°C

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
169,0140
XLogP
-4,6
TPSA
107,0 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
4
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
6
Enlaces rotables
4
Átomos pesados
10
Complejidad
162,0

Frequently Asked Questions

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