Atrazine
Description
Atrazine is a selective systemic herbicide from the triazine class. It inhibits photosynthesis by blocking electron transport in photosystem II, preventing ATP and NADPH formation, and thereby halting plant growth. In research and tissue culture, atrazine may be applied for selective suppression of non-target plant cells or as a tool in studying photosynthetic processes.
Technical info
Components
- Synonyms: 6-Chloro-N-ethyl-N′-(1-methylethyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine
- Chemical formula: C₈H₁₄ClN₅
- Molecular weight: 215.68 g/mol
- CAS number: 1912-24-9
- Purity: ≥95%
- Appearance: White crystalline solid
- Solubility: Sparingly soluble in water; soluble in organic solvents such as acetone, methanol, chloroform
Storage conditions
- Store at room temperature (15–25 °C)
- Keep container tightly closed, away from heat and direct sunlight
Applications
- Herbicide for control of annual broadleaf and grassy weeds
- Used in research on photosynthesis inhibition
- Occasionally applied in plant tissue culture for selective suppression of unwanted seedlings
Hazard classification (GHS)
- H302: Harmful if swallowed
- H351: Suspected of causing cancer
- H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P273: Avoid release to the environment
- P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell
MSDS
MSDS
Certificate of Analysis
Certificate of Analysis
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