Substance profile
Thifensulfuron methyl
Thifensulfuron methyl is an off-white solid and is odorless.
01 · Identification
What Thifensulfuron methyl is
Thifensulfuron methyl is an off-white solid and is odorless. Its molecular formula is C12H13N5O6S2 and its molecular weight is 387.4 g/mol. It melts at 186 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for Thifensulfuron methyl
- thifensulfuron-methyl (ISO)
- methyl 3-(4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-ylcarbamoylsulfamoyl)thiophene-2-carboxylate
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
Thifensulfuron 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 | 186 °C (366.8 °F) | HSDB | |
| Density | 1.58 g/cm³ | HSDB | |
| Solubility | In water, 2.24X10+3 mg/L at 25 °C | at 25 °C | HSDB |
| Vapor pressure | 1.28e-10 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 Thifensulfuron methyl
Storage conditions
Store in original container only, away from other pesticides, fertilizers, food, or feed. Do not contaminate water, food or feed.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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