Paraquat Dichloride (42% w/w in Water)

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£320.00

SKU:: 462050
Molecular Weight:: 257.16
Storage Conditions:: 4°C
Supplier:: United States Biological
CAS Number:: 1910-42-5
Extra Details:: Paraquat is a quarternary nitrogen compound that is used as an herbicide to eliminate unwanted weeds and grasses by inducing superoxide production in the mitochondria, causing a great deal of oxidative damage. Paraquat is highly toxic to humans, causing acute poisoning, lung damage and death. Paraquat is also thought to cause Parkinson’s disease. Synonyms: 1,1′-Dimethyl-4,4′-bipyridinium dichloride hydrate; Gramoxone; Methyl viologen dichloride CAS No: 1910-42-5 Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₁₄Cl₂N₂ Molecular Weight: 257.16 Purity: ≥95% Appearance: Green to dark green solution Solubility: Water Method for Determining Identity: Proton NMR and Mass Spectrometric Analysis Elemental Analysis: As Reported Water Content: As Reported Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at 4ºC for 6 months after time of receipt.