CAS 40465-66-5

Ammonium glyphosate

Description:

Ammonium glyphosate, with the CAS number 40465-66-5, is a salt form of glyphosate, a widely used herbicide. It is characterized by its effectiveness in controlling a broad spectrum of weeds, particularly annual and perennial species. The compound is soluble in water, which enhances its application in agricultural practices. Ammonium glyphosate functions by inhibiting a specific enzyme pathway (the shikimic acid pathway) that is essential for plant growth, making it particularly effective against target plants while being less harmful to animals and humans. Its mode of action involves the disruption of amino acid synthesis, leading to plant death. The substance is typically applied in various formulations, including liquid concentrates, and is often used in both pre-emergent and post-emergent applications. Safety assessments indicate that, when used according to guidelines, ammonium glyphosate poses minimal risk to non-target organisms. However, as with all agrochemicals, proper handling and application practices are essential to mitigate any potential environmental impact.

Formula: C₃H₇NO₅P·NH₄

InChI: InChI=1S/C3H8NO5P.H3N/c5-3(6)1-4-2-10(7,8)9;/h4H,1-2H2,(H,5,6)(H2,7,8,9);1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=PDYXIVPKOMYDOK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(NCC(O)=O)P(=O)(O)O.N

Synonyms:

• Ammonium glyphosate
• Glycine, N-(phosphonomethyl)-, ammonium salt (1:1)
• Glycine, N-(phosphonomethyl)-, monoammonium salt
• Glyphosate monoammonium salt
• Mon 14420
• Mon 8750
• Monoammonium glyphosate
• N-(Phosphonomethyl)glycine monoammonium salt
• N-Phosphonomethylglycine amine salt
• N-Phosphonomethylglycine ammonium salt
• N-Phosphonomethylglycine monoammonium salt
• Roundup Max
• Roundup PRODry
• N-(Phosphonomethyl)glycine monoammonium salt USP/EP/BP
• Glyphosate-monoammonium