16018-70-5

Basic information

• Product Name: 1-(4,6-Dimethyl-2-pyrimidinyl)-3-(p-iodophenyl)urea
• Synonyms: 1-(4,6-Dimethyl-2-pyrimidinyl)-3-(p-iodophenyl)urea
• CAS NO: 16018-70-5
• Molecular Formula: C13H13 I N4 O
• Molecular Weight: 368.173
• Mol File: 16018-70-5.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: °Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.745g/cm³
• Refractive Index: 1.725
• PKA: 11.70±0.70(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: 1-(4,6-Dimethyl-2-pyrimidinyl)-3-(p-iodophenyl)urea(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 1-(4,6-Dimethyl-2-pyrimidinyl)-3-(p-iodophenyl)urea(16018-70-5)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 1-(4,6-Dimethyl-2-pyrimidinyl)-3-(p-iodophenyl)urea(16018-70-5)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 16018-70-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

1-(4,6-Dimethyl-2-pyrimidinyl)-3-(p-iodophenyl)urea, also known as IPU or Iodouracil, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C13H14N4O. It is a urea derivative that functions as an herbicide with selective action against grassy weeds in agricultural crops.

Uses

Used in Agriculture:
1-(4,6-Dimethyl-2-pyrimidinyl)-3-(p-iodophenyl)urea is used as a herbicide for controlling grassy weeds in various crops such as soybeans, cotton, and peanuts. It operates by inhibiting the photosynthetic electron transport chain in target plants, which leads to their death. This selective action helps maintain crop yield and quality while reducing the need for manual weed removal.
Safety and Regulation:
Due to its potential impact on the environment and human health, 1-(4,6-Dimethyl-2-pyrimidinyl)-3-(p-iodophenyl)urea is considered slightly toxic to humans. Therefore, it should be handled with care to avoid skin and eye contact. Its use is regulated in many countries to minimize risks and ensure proper application practices.

InChI:InChI=1/C13H13IN4O/c1-8-7-9(2)16-12(15-8)18-13(19)17-11-5-3-10(14)4-6-11/h3-7H,1-2H3,(H2,15,16,17,18,19)