4685-14-7 Paraquat

Name: Paraquat
Synonyms: 1,1'-Dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium;1,1'-Dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium cation;Dimethyl viologen;Methyl viologendication;Methyl viologen ion(2+);Methyl viologen(2+);N,N'-Dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium;N,N'-Dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium dication;Paraquat dication;Paraquat ion;Spraytop-graze;Starfire;Paraquat dichloride;
CAS Number:4685-14-7
Molecular Formula:C₁₂H₁₄N₂
Molecular Weight:186.28
EINECS:225-141-7
Density:g/cm³
Boiling Point:°Cat760mmHg
Flash Point:°C
Safety Description:Poison by ingestion and intraperitoneal routes. Mutation data reported. Human systemic effects: changes in structure or function of esophagus, diarrhea, edema, fibrosis of lung, fibrosis, focal (pneumoconiosis), hemorrhage, jaundice, renal damage, renal function tests depressed, respiratory depression, ulceration or bleeding from stomach, vomiting. Death from anoxia may result. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NO_x. See also PARAQUAT DICHLORIDE.

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For occupational chemical analysis use NIOSH: Paraquat 5003.
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