Substance profile
Prosulfuron
Prosulfuron is colorless crystals and is odorless.
01 · Identification
What Prosulfuron is
Prosulfuron is colorless crystals and is odorless. Its molecular formula is C15H16F3N5O4S and its molecular weight is 419.4 g/mol. It melts at 155 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for Prosulfuron
- prosulfuron (ISO)
- 1-(4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-3-[2-(3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)phenylsulfonyl]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 |
|---|---|
| H302 | Harmful if swallowed. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P270, P273, P301, P312, P330, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Prosulfuron 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 | 155 °C (311 °F) | decomp. | HSDB |
| Density | 1.45 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| Solubility | In water, 29 mg/L (pH 4.5), 87 mg/L (pH 5.0), 4000 mg/L (pH 6.8), 43000 mg/L (pH 7.7) at 25 °C | at 25 °C | HSDB |
| Solubility in g/L at 25 °C: ethanol 8.4, acetone 160, toluene 6.1, n-hexane 0.0064, n-octanol 1.4, ethyl acetate 56, dichloromethane 180 | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 2.63e-8 mmHg | below this value, at 25 °C | HSDB |
| Flash point | 100 °C (212 °F) | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Prosulfuron
Storage conditions
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Incompatible materials
Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizing agents.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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