Atrazine
Also known as Gesaprim, Aatrex, Atranex
Key facts
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- Appearance
- Colorless powder
- Melting point
- 177 ยฐC
- Boiling point
- 205 ยฐC
- Density
- 1.23 g/cmยณ at 22 ยฐC
- Solubility
- In water, 33.0 mg/L at 25 ยฐC
- HS code
- 293369
- Category
- Herbicides
- UN number
- UN 2763

What is Atrazine?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Atrazine is a diamino-1,3,5-triazine that is 1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine substituted by a chloro group at position 6 while one of hydrogens of each amino group is replaced respectively by an ethyl and a propan-2-yl group. It has a role as a herbicide, a xenobiotic and an environmental contaminant. It is a chloro-1,3,5-triazine and a diamino-1,3,5-triazine. It is functionally related to a 6-chloro-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- 6-chloro-4-N-ethyl-2-N-propan-2-yl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine
- CAS number
- 1912-24-9 CAS number cross-checked
- EC number
- 217-617-8
- Molecular formula
- C8H14ClN5
- UNII
- QJA9M5H4IM
- MDL number
- MFCD00041810
- InChIKey
- MXWJVTOOROXGIU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C8H14ClN5/c1-4-10-7-12-6(9)13-8(14-7)11-5(2)3/h5H,4H2,1-3H3,(H2,10,11,12,13,14)
- SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
- CCNC1=NC(=NC(=N1)Cl)NC(C)C
Synonyms
- Gesaprim
- Aatrex
- Atranex
- Atrazin
- Oleogesaprim
- Atazinax
- Atrasine
- Chromozin
- Gesoprim
- Hungazin
- Primatol
- Strazine
- Aktikon
- Argezin
- Cyazin
- Fenamin
- Inakor
- Pitezin
- Primaze
- Radazin
- Vectal
- Zeazin
- Zeazine
- Wonuk
- Cekuzina-T
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- Primatol A
- Actinite PK
- Aktinit A
- Atratol A
- Aktikon PK
- Aktinit PK
- Crisatrina
- Crisazine
- Weedex A
- Akticon
- Atrataf
- Atratol
- Fenamine
- Griffex
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
| Appearance | Colorless powderexp.Measured value |
|---|---|
| Odour | Odorlessexp.Measured value |
| Melting point | 177 ยฐCexp.Measured value |
| Boiling point | 205 ยฐCexp.Measured value |
| Density | 1.23 g/cmยณ at 22 ยฐCexp.Measured value |
| Solubility | In water, 33.0 mg/L at 25 ยฐCexp.Measured value |
| Vapour pressure | 2.89 ร 10โปโท mm Hg at 25 ยฐCexp.Measured value |
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 215.69 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 215.0938 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | 1.78calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 62.73 ร
ยฒcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 2calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 5calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 4calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 14calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 1calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 1calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 0.63calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 0calc.Computed value |
| Lipinski rule of five | Passes (0 violations)calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Murcko scaffold
The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
Hazard statements
- H317May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
- H400Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements (12)
- P260Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
- P261Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
- P272Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
- P273Avoid release to the environment.
- P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
- P302 + P352If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
- P319Get medical help if you feel unwell.
- P321Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
- P333 + P317If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical help.
- P362 + P364Take off contaminated clothing. And wash it before reuse.
- P391Collect spillage.
- P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.
- UN number
- UN 2763
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
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Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
Selective herbicide.
Herbicide, plant growth regulator, and weed-control agent for corn, etc., and for noncrop and industrial sites.
Pre- and post-emergence control of annual broad-leaved weeds and annual grasses in maize, sorghum, sugar cane, pineapples, chemical fallow, grassland, macadamia nuts, conifers, industrial weed control. In Europe, use is concentrated in maize and sorghum. Used also in combinations with many other herbicides.
Use classes: Benzidines/Aromatic amines, Pesticides, Herbicides, Pesticides.
Industries and functions
Pharmacological actions
- Herbicides
Roles
- environmental contaminant
- herbicide
- pesticide
- xenobiotic
Functional uses
- Biocide
How it is made
Atrazine is produced by reaction of cyanuric chloride with one equivalent of ethylamine, followed by treatment with one equivalent of isopropylamine.
Preparation: Gysin, Knusli, Switzerland patents 342784, 342785 (both 1960 to Geigy) ..., ... Andriska et al., Hungary patent 149189 (1962 to Nehezvegyipari Kutato Intezet ..., Mildner, France patent 1317812 (1963 to Radonja Kemijska Ind.)...
Reaction of 2,6-dichloro-4-ethylamino-s-triazine with isopropylamine
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
Europe
- EU harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI)Index no: 613-068-00-7
United States
- TSCA inventory (USA)Status: Active in US commerce
HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Atrazine is traded under.
Compounds containing an unfused triazine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in theโฆ
- United States13.5%
- Brazil9.6%
- Germany9.5%
* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.
The HS code shown for Atrazine is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
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