Paraquat
CAS 1910-42-5 · C12H14Cl2N2 · 257.16 g/mol
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Paraquat (CAS 1910-42-5) is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C12H14Cl2N2 and a molecular weight of 257.16 g/mol.
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| IUPAC name | 1-methyl-4-(1-methylpyridin-1-ium-4-yl)pyridin-1-ium dichloride |
|---|---|
| Molecular formula | C12H14Cl2N2 |
| Molecular weight | 257.16 |
| InChIKey | FIKAKWIAUPDISJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L |
| SMILES | C[N+]1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC=[N+](C=C2)C.[Cl-].[Cl-] |

Primary hazards
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Health Hazard
Environmental Hazard
- H301Toxic if swallowed
- H311Toxic in contact with skin
- H315Causes skin irritation
- H319Causes serious eye irritation
- H330Fatal if inhaled
- H335May cause respiratory irritation
- H400Very toxic to aquatic life
- H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
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Synonyms
- Paraquat dichloride
- 1910-42-5
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