Paraquat Dichloride (42% w/w in Water), CAS [[1910-42-5]]

Product Overview

• Article Name: Paraquat Dichloride (42% w/w in Water), CAS [[1910-42-5]]
• Biozol Catalog Number: USB-462050
• Supplier Catalog Number: 462050
• Alternative Catalog Number: USB-462050-1
• Manufacturer: US Biological
• Category: Biochemikalien

Product Description

Paraquat is a quarternary nitrogen compound that is used as an herbicide to eliminate unwanted weeds and grasses by inducing superoxide production in the mitochondria, causing a great deal of oxidative damage. Paraquat is highly toxic to humans, causing acute poisoning, lung damage and death. Paraquat is also thought to cause Parkinsons disease. Synonyms: 1,1'-Dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium dichloride hydrate, Gramoxone, Methyl viologen dichloride CAS No: 1910-42-5 Molecular Formula: C12H14Cl2N2 Molecular Weight: 257.16 Purity: 95% Appearance: Green to dark green solution Solubility: Water Method for Determining Identity: Proton NMR and Mass Spectrometric Analysis Elemental Analysis: As Reported Water Content: As Reported Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at 4C for 6 months after time of receipt.

Product Properties

• Molecular Weight: 257.16
• CAS Number: [1910-42-5]