Glufosinate-ammonium

Description

Glufosinate ammonium is a broad-spectrum contact killing herbicide with the chemical formula c5h15n2o4p and the amount of chemical formula 198.16. It has the characteristics of wide herbicidal spectrum, low toxicity, high activity and good environmental compatibility.

Chemical properties

It is characterized as a highly soluble and volatile white to light yellow crystalline solid with a slightly pungent odor, and exposure occurs by inhalation, ingestion, or contact. It is hydrolyzed when the pH value is 5-9, and the half-life in soil is <10d. Stable to light.

The Uses of Glufosinate-ammonium

Used as a herbicide.

What are the applications of Application

Glufosinate-ammonium is a broad spectrum herbicide

Agricultural Uses

Herbicide: Glufosinate-ammonium is a naturally occurring broad-spectrum contact herbicide that is used to control a wide range of weeds after the crop emerges or for total vegetation control on non-crop lands. It is used on crops that have been genetically engineered. Glufosinate herbicides are also used to desiccate crops before harvest.

Trade name

BASTA®; DERRINGER®; FINALE®; HOE 00661®; HOE 03986®; HOE 39866®; IGNITE®; LIBERTY®; RELY®; REMOVE®; RUBOUT®; TOTAL®

Safety Profile

A poison by ingestion,subcutaneous, and intraperitoneal routes. Low toxicity byskin contact. Human systemic effects by ingestion: bloodpressure lowering, change in motor activity, coma,cyanosis. When heated to decomposition it emits toxicvapors of NO

Mode of action

Glufosinate-ammonium is a plant protection product that works by inhibiting an enzyme central to plant metabolism. Plants absorb this substance primarily through their leaves and other green parts. As a contact herbicide, Glufosinate-ammonium is effective only where it comes into contact with the plant. This allows it to control weeds without affecting the roots or requiring tillage, which is important especially for erosion-prone areas such as slopes.