Glyphosate

C₃H₈NO₅P

IUPAC: N-(Phosphonomethyl)glycine

CAS: 1071-83-6

概述

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.

组成

元素 符号 原子 原子质量
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

元素组成

用途

  • Herbicide
  • Crop desiccant

趣味知识

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

安全性

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

Structure

SMILES

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

属性

类型
organic
状态
solid
摩尔质量
169.07 g/mol
密度
1.7040 g/cm³
熔点
189.5 °C
溶解度
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).