CAS 35597-44-5

Phosphinothricin

Description:

Phosphinothricin, also known as glufosinate, is a broad-spectrum herbicide widely used in agriculture for weed control. It functions by inhibiting the enzyme glutamine synthetase, leading to the accumulation of ammonia and subsequent plant death. This compound is characterized by its relatively low toxicity to mammals, making it a preferred choice in certain herbicide formulations. Phosphinothricin is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a distinctive amine-like odor. It is soluble in water and exhibits stability under various environmental conditions, although it can degrade in the presence of strong acids or bases. The substance is often utilized in genetically modified crops that are engineered to be resistant to its effects, allowing for effective weed management without harming the crop itself. Additionally, phosphinothricin has been studied for its potential applications in other areas, including as a biopesticide and in the development of herbicide-resistant plant varieties. Its use is regulated in many countries to mitigate environmental impact and ensure safety in agricultural practices.

Formula: C₅H₁₂NO₄P

InChI: InChI=1S/C5H12NO4P/c1-11(9,10)3-2-4(6)5(7)8/h4H,2-3,6H2,1H3,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)/t4-/m0/s1

InChI key: InChIKey=IAJOBQBIJHVGMQ-BYPYZUCNSA-N

SMILES: C([C@@H](C(O)=O)N)CP(C)(=O)O

Synonyms:

• (2S)-2-Amino-4-(hydroxymethylphosphinyl)butanoic acid
• (2S)-2-Amino-4-[hydroxy(methyl)phosphoryl]butanoic acid
• (S)-Phosphinothricin
• <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-2-Amino-4-(hydroxymethylphosphinyl)butanoic acid
• <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Glufosinate
• <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Phosphinothricin
• Basta
• Butanoic acid, 2-amino-4-(hydroxymethylphosphinyl)-, (S)-
• Glufosinate P
• L-2-Amino-4-(hydroxymethylphosphinyl)butanoic acid
• L-Glufosinate
• L-Phosphinothricin
• Phosphinothricin
• Phosphinothricine
• s-Glufosinate
• L-2-Amino-4-methylphosphinobutyric Acid
• butanoic acid, 2-amino-4-(hydroxymethylphosphinyl)-, (2S)-
• Homoalanin-4-yl(methyl)phosphinic Acid

[(3S)-3-Amino-4-hydroxy-4-oxobutyl]-(hydroxymethyl)-oxophosphanium

CAS: 35597-44-5

[(3S)-3-Amino-4-hydroxy-4-oxobutyl]-(hydroxymethyl)-oxophosphanium is a natural compound that belongs to the class of herbicides. It is used as an active ingredient in glufosinate, which inhibits the growth of plants by inhibiting protein synthesis in the chloroplasts. [(3S)-3-Amino-4-hydroxy-4-oxobutyl]-(hydroxymethyl)-oxophosphanium is also used in glufosinate ammonium, which is a mixture of [(3S)-3-Amino-4-hydroxy-4-oxobutyl]-(hydroxymethyl)-oxophosphanium and ammonium salt. The toxicity of [(3S)-3-Amino-4-hydroxy-4 -oxobutyl]-(hydroxymethyl) oxophosphanium has been evaluated using analytical

Formula: C₅H₁₁NO₄P

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 180.12 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FA145330