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Touchdown

Also known as Glyphosate-trimesium, Sulfosate, Medallon

CAS 81591-81-3Formula C6H16NO5PSMolar mass 245.24 g/molEC 617-243-9
GHS signal word: Warning. Pictograms: Harmful or irritant, Hazardous to the environment
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Touchdown chemical structure, C6H16NO5PS, CAS 81591-81-3
2D chemical structure

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All properties
CAS number
81591-81-3
Formula
C6H16NO5PS
Molar mass
245.24 g/mol
EC number
617-243-9
HS code
293149
Category
Aliphatic and alicyclic building blocks

What is Touchdown?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Touchdown is a trimethylsulfonium salt of glyphosate.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
2-(phosphonomethylamino)acetate, trimethylsulfanium
CAS number
81591-81-3 CAS number cross-checkedOther or deprecated CAS: 87090-28-6
EC numbers
617-243-9, 617-959-1
Molecular formula
C6H16NO5PS
InChIKey
RUCAXVJJQQJZGU-UHFFFAOYSA-M
InChI
InChI=1S/C3H8NO5P.C3H9S/c5-3(6)1-4-2-10(7,8)9;1-4(2)3/h4H,1-2H2,(H,5,6)(H2,7,8,9);1-3H3/q;+1/p-1
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C[S+](C)C.C(C(=O)[O-])NCP(=O)(O)O

Synonyms

  • Glyphosate-trimesium
  • Sulfosate
  • Medallon
  • Ouragan
  • AMEGA
  • Aquamaster
  • Cargly
  • Corphosate
  • Glyphogan
  • Touchdown-480
  • Cosmic (herbicide)
  • Eraser (herbicide)
  • AVANS-330
  • Glyphosate trimethylsulfonium salt
  • ICI-A 0224
  • Glyphosate mono(trimethylsulfonium) salt
  • Sulfosate (Glyphosate-trimesium)
  • trimethylsulfanium 2-[(phosphonomethyl)amino]acetate
  • Glyphosate trimesium
  • N-(Phosphonomethyl)glycine trimethylsulfonium salt
  • Trimethylsulfonium carboxymethylaminomethylphosphonate
  • NIOSH/MC2140000
  • Trimethylsulfonium N-(phosphonomethyl)glycinate
  • Trimethylsulfanium [(phosphonomethyl)amino]acetate
  • Glycine, N-(phosphonomethyl)-, trimethylsulfonium salt

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
245.24 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
245.0487 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-2.04calc.
Topological polar surface area
109.7 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
3calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
4calc.
Rotatable bonds
4calc.
Heavy atoms
14calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.83calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Components
2calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

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Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

GHS signal word
Warning
GHS07: Harmful or irritant
Harmful or irritant
GHS09: Hazardous to the environment
Hazardous to the environment

Hazard statements

  • H302Harmful if swallowed.
  • H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements (7)
  • P264Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
  • P273Avoid release to the environment.
  • P301 + P317If swallowed: Get medical help.
  • P330Rinse mouth.
  • P391Collect spillage.
  • P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.

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

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Functional uses

  • Biocide

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

Europe

  • EU harmonised classification (CLP Annex VI)
    Index no: 607-316-00-3

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Touchdown is traded under.

HS 2931.49Indicative HS code

Non-halogenated organo-phosphorous derivatives, other

World exports in 2024
$3.44B
−6.5% vs 2023, imports $3.07B
2022 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China54.9%
  2. United States25.4%
  3. Germany5.1%
Top importers
  1. United States20.9%
  2. Argentina14.9%
  3. Brazil14.3%
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The HS code shown for Touchdown is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Touchdown, based on the data on this page

What is Touchdown?

Touchdown is a trimethylsulfonium salt of glyphosate.

What is the CAS number of Touchdown?

The CAS registry number of Touchdown is 81591-81-3. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 87090-28-6.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Touchdown?

The molecular formula of Touchdown is C6H16NO5PS and its molar mass is 245.24 g/mol.

What is Touchdown used for?

Known uses and roles of Touchdown include building blocks in research and laboratory and biocide.

Is Touchdown hazardous?

Touchdown carries the GHS signal word "Warning". Main hazards: harmful if swallowed, toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. This summary is not an SDS, always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Touchdown?

Touchdown is usually classified under HS code 293149 (Non-halogenated organo-phosphorous derivatives, other). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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