Molekula
DL-Phosphinothricin
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DL-Phosphinothricin is a broad-spectrum herbicide and amino acid analog used in agricultural and research applications to inhibit glutamine synthetase. It is available as a white to off-white powder with a molecular formula of C5H15N2O4P, a molecular weight of 198.16 g/mol, and a CAS number of 77182-82-2. Store at 2 to 8 °C. Hazard classification includes signal word Danger. Molekula supplies DL-Phosphinothricin from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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25 g — £30.90 per pack ex VAT · £37.08 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Off white powder |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
| Assay | ≥95.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to light yellow crystalline powder |
| Odour | Slightly pungent odor |
| Melting Point | 215 °C |
| Density | 1.4 g/cm³ at 20 °C |
| pKa | pKa2 = 2.9 |
Source: PubChem CID 53597 (HSDB)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 39868568 |
| CAS Number | 77182-82-2 |
| IUPAC Name | azanium 2-amino-4-[hydroxy(methyl)phosphoryl]butanoate |
| EC Number | 278-636-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H15N2O4P |
| Molecular Weight | 198.16 |
| Exact Mass | 198.0769 |
| SMILES | CP(=O)(CCC(C(=O)[O-])N)O.[NH4+] |
| InChIKey | ZBMRKNMTMPPMMK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C5H12NO4P.H3N/c1-11(9,10)3-2-4(6)5(7)8;/h4H,2-3,6H2,1H3,(H,7,8)(H,9,10);1H3 |
| PubChem CID | 53597 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 2931.49.00.80 |
| Tariff Code | 2931498090 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H302 + H312 + H332 Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
- H360FD May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.
- H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Precautionary statements
- P201 Obtain special instructions before use
- P263 Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- ammonium glufosinate
- Basta LS
- Buster
- Dash
- Finale
- Glufosinate-ammonium
- Gluphosinate ammonium
- Ignite
- Ignite ISC Herbicide
- Liberty
Frequently asked questions
What is DL-Phosphinothricin used for?
DL-Phosphinothricin is primarily used as a herbicide and as a selective agent in genetic engineering to select for resistant plant cells.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of DL-Phosphinothricin?
The chemical formula is C5H15N2O4P and the molecular weight is 198.16 g/mol.
How should DL-Phosphinothricin be stored?
It should be stored at 2 to 8 °C to maintain stability and prevent degradation.
What grade of DL-Phosphinothricin is available?
Molekula supplies DL-Phosphinothricin in research grade, suitable for laboratory and biotechnological applications.
Can Molekula supply DL-Phosphinothricin in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply DL-Phosphinothricin in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a DL-Phosphinothricin order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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