Substance profile
Mesosulfuron-methyl
Mesosulfuron-methyl is a cream-colored solid with a weakly pungent odor.
01 · Identification
What Mesosulfuron-methyl is
Mesosulfuron-methyl is a cream-colored solid with a weakly pungent odor. It melts at 195 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for Mesosulfuron-methyl
- mesosulfuron-methyl (ISO)
- methyl 2-[(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-ylcarbamoyl)sulfamoyl]-α-(methanesulfonamido)-p-toluate
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
Mesosulfuron-methyl 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 | 195.4 °C (383.7 °F) | HSDB | |
| Density | 1.53 g/cm³ | at 23 °C | HSDB |
| Solubility | In hexane <0.2, acetone 13.66, toluene 0.013, ethyl acetate 2, methylene chloride 3.8 (all in g/L, 20 °C) | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| In water (g/L at 20 °C): 7.24X10-3 (pH 5); 0.483 (pH 7); 15.39 (pH 9) | at 20 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 0.00008251 mmHg | at 25 °C | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Mesosulfuron-methyl
Storage conditions
Store in original container. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep away from direct sunlight. Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs. /Osprey Herbicide/
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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