2,4-Bis((3-methoxypropyl)amino)-6-(methylthio)-s-triazine

Agent Name
2,4-Bis((3-methoxypropyl)amino)-6-(methylthio)-s-triazine
Alternative Name
Lambast
CAS Number
845-52-3
Formula
C12-H23-N5-O2-S
Major Category
Pesticides
2,4-Bis((3-methoxypropyl)amino)-6-(methylthio)-s-triazine formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Lambast; 1,3,5-Triazine-2,4-diamine, N,N'-bis(3-methoxypropyl)-6-(methylthio)-; 2-Methylmercapto-4,6-bis(3-methoxypropylamino)-s-triazine; CP 17029; Lambast; MPMT; N,N'-Bis(3-methoxypropyl)-6-methylthio-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine; s-Triazine, 2,4-bis((3-methoxypropyl)amino)-6-(methylthio)-; [ChemIDplus] UN2763
Category
Herbicides, Triazine
Description
White solid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
A selective herbicide "of little commercial interest" that was discontinued by Monsanto sometime before 1989; [HSDB]
Comments
A single oral dose of 250 mg/kg caused in sheep ataxia followed by "depression"; After ingestion, triazine herbicides are rapidly absorbed and excreted within 72 hours; [HSDB] For the triazine herbicides, systemic toxicity unlikely unless large amounts are ingested; May cause irritation; [EPA Pesticides, p. 121]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Triazine pesticide, solid, toxic."

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