Substance profile
Foramsulfuron
Foramsulfuron is a light beige solid with a weak aromatic odor.
01 · Identification
What Foramsulfuron is
Foramsulfuron is a light beige solid with a weak aromatic odor. Its molecular formula is C17H20N6O7S and its molecular weight is 452.4 g/mol. It melts at 200 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for Foramsulfuron
- foramsulfuron (ISO)
- 2-{[(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)carbamoyl]sulfamoyl}-4-formamido-N,N-dimethylbenzamide
- 1-(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)-3-(2-dimethylcarbamoyl-5-formamidophenylsulfonyl)urea
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H351 | Suspected of causing cancer <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P201, P273, P280, P308, P313, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Foramsulfuron properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting point | 199.5 °C (391.1 °F) | HSDB | |
| Density | 1.44 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| Solubility | In water (g/L, 20 deg ): 0.04 (pH 5); 3.3 (pH 7); 94.6 (pH 8) | HSDB | |
| In acetone 1.925, acetonitrile 1.111, 1,2-dichloroethane 0.185, ethyl acetate 0.362, methanol 1.660, heptane and p-xylene <0.010 (all in g/L, 20 °C) | at 20 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 3.15e-13 mmHg | at 20 °C | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Foramsulfuron
Storage conditions
Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Avoid cross contamination with other pesticides.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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