Aminopyralid-potassium

• CAT Number: I022031
• CAS Number: 566191-87-5
• Molecular Formula: C6H3Cl2KN2O2
• Molecular Weight: 245.1
• Purity: 98%
• Synonyms: Aminopyralid potassium salt, Aminopyralid-potassium
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• Appearance: Solid powder
• Storage: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
• IUPAC Name: 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 4-amino-3,6-dichloro-, potassium salt (1:1)
• InChI: 1S/C6H4Cl2N2O2.K/c7-3-1-2(9)4(8)5(10-3)6(11)12;/h1H,(H2,9,10)(H,11,12);/q;+1/p-1
• InChIKey: XUYNZTABHAFFAO-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• SMILES: [K+].Nc1cc(Cl)nc(C(=O)[O-])c1Cl

Aminopyralid-potassium is a selective herbicide used for control of broadleaf weeds, especially thistles and clovers. It is in the picolinic acid family of herbicides, which also includes clopyralid, picloram, triclopyr, and several less common herbicides.

Reference

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