40465-66-5

Basic information

• Product Name: N-(Phosphonomethyl)glycine monoammonium salt
• Synonyms: N-(Phosphonomethyl)glycine monoammonium salt;Glyphosate-ammonium;Glyphosate-monoammonium
• CAS NO: 40465-66-5
• Molecular Formula: C3H7NO5P.NH4
• Molecular Weight: 186.1
• Mol File: 40465-66-5.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: >190 ºC (DEC.)
• Boiling Point: 465.8 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 235.5 °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.679 g/cm3
• CAS DataBase Reference: N-(Phosphonomethyl)glycine monoammonium salt(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: N-(Phosphonomethyl)glycine monoammonium salt(40465-66-5)
• EPA Substance Registry System: N-(Phosphonomethyl)glycine monoammonium salt(40465-66-5)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 40465-66-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

N-(Phosphonomethyl)glycine monoammonium salt, also known as glyphosate, is a widely used herbicide and agricultural chemical. It is a non-selective herbicide, meaning it kills both broadleaf plants and grasses. It works by inhibiting the enzyme 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase (EPSPS), which is essential for the production of aromatic amino acids in plants. This ultimately leads to the death of the targeted plants. Glyphosate has been mired in controversy due to its potential health and environmental impact, with some studies linking it to various health issues and concerns about its impact on non-target organisms and ecosystems. Despite this, it remains one of the most commonly used herbicides worldwide.