Substance profile
Imazamox
Imazamox is an off-white powdered solid and is odorless.
01 · Identification
What Imazamox is
Imazamox is an off-white powdered solid and is odorless. Its molecular formula is C15H19N3O4 and its molecular weight is 305.33 g/mol. It melts at 166 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for Imazamox
- imazamox (ISO)
- (RS)-2-(4-isopropyl-4-methyl-5-oxo-2-imidazolin-2-yl)-5-methoxymethylnicotinic acid
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.
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Imazamox 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 | 166.35 °C (331.4 °F) | range, midpoint shown | HSDB |
| Density | 1.39 g/cm³ | HSDB | |
| Solubility | In water, 4,160 ppm (mg/L) at 20 °C | at 20 °C, deionized water | HSDB |
| In water, 4,113 (ppm) mg/L at 20 °C | at 20 °C, deionized water | HSDB | |
| In water, 116 (pH 5), >626 (pH 7), >628 (pH 9) (all in g/l, 25 °C) | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 97.508 mmHg | below this value, at 25 °C | HSDB |
| Corrosivity | Product is not a corrosive hazard | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Imazamox
Storage conditions
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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