Glyphosate

RT

169, 07

White to pale yellow powder

Used as a herbicide

Synonyms:
(Carboxymethylamino)methylphosphonic Acid; GlyGran; Glyfos; Glyphodin A; Glyphomax; Glyphosate; Glyphosate CT; Herbatop; Hockey; Kickdown; Klinik; Lancer; Phosphonomethyliminoacetic Acid; Roundup Max, NSC 151063

CAS Number:
1071-83-6

Molecular Formula:
C₃H₈NO₅P

Molecular Weight:
169.07

Appearance:
White to pale yellow powder

Purity:
≥95%

Identity (1H NMR):
Conforms to structure

Melting Point:
>220°C (dec.)

Solubility:
Aqueous Base (Slightly), Water (Sparingly)

Storage and Stability:
Store at -20°C under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.