Substance profile
Metamitron
Metamitron: colourless-to-yellow crystals.
01 · Identification
What Metamitron is
Metamitron: colourless-to-yellow crystals. Its molecular formula is C10H10N4O and its molecular weight is 202.21 g/mol. It melts at 167 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for Metamitron
- metamitron (ISO)
- 4-amino-3-methyl-6-phenyl-1,2,4-triazin-5-one
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 |
|---|---|
| H302 | Harmful if swallowed. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
Precautionary statements: P270, P273, P301, P312, P330, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Metamitron 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 | 167 °C (332.6 °F) | ICSC | |
| Density | 0.6 g/cm³ | ICSC | |
| Solubility | Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20 °C: 0.17 (slightly soluble) | at 20 °C | ICSC |
| Vapor pressure | 6.451e-9 mmHg | at 20 °C | ICSC |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.