Imazapyr

Agent Name
Imazapyr
CAS Number
81334-34-1
Formula
C13-H15-N3-O3
Major Category
Pesticides
Imazapyr formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2-(4,5-Dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-5-oxo-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 2-(4-Isopropyl-4-methyl-5-oxo-2-imidazolin-2-yl)nicotinic acid; AC 243,997; Arsenal; Arsenal 250A; Chopper; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Herbicides, Imidazolinone
Description
White to tan powder; Aqueous solution: clear pale yellow to dark green liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as non-selective, pre- and post-emergent herbicide applied as either the acid or isopropylamine salt; Registered for use on corn, grass, and a variety of commercial and residential use sites; [Reference #1]
Comments
The imidazolinones are not reproductive or developmental toxins and lack genotoxic and carcinogenic potential; They are relatively nontoxic in acute toxicity testing; [Krieger, p. 1853-63] An eye irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Imazapyr isopropylamine salt."
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
1.79E-11 mm Hg

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

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