Atrazine

C₈H₁₄ClN₅

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

CAS: 1912-24-9

Visão geral

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.

Composição

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Massa atômica
Hydrogen H 14 1,0080
Carbon C 8 12,0110
Nitrogen N 5 14,0070
Chlorine Cl 1 35,4500

Composição elemental

Usos

  • Corn herbicide
  • Sugarcane herbicide

Curiosidades

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

Segurança

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

Structure

SMILES

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

Propriedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Massa molar
215,68 g/mol
Densidade
1,1870 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão
175,8 °C
Solubilidade
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

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).