3-Amino-1,2,4-Triazole

Independent reference data for 3-Amino-1,2,4-Triazole (CAS 61-82-5), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used control grasses, broadleafs, poison ivy, and aquatic weeds. [EXTOXNET]Use on food crops was canceled by the EPA in 1971; [EXTOXNET]

Synonyms and trade names

Amitrole; 3-amino-1,2,4-triazole; 61-82-5; 1H-1,2,4-Triazol-5-amine; 1H-1,2,4-Triazol-3-amine; Aminotriazole; 3-Aminotriazole; Amitrol; Amizol; 3-Amino-1H-1,2,4-triazole; 3-Amino-s-triazole; Weedazol; Amerol; Cytrol; Cytrole; Emisol

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	CONTAMINANT: Food Contaminant The Committee noted that aminotriazole is reportedly goiterogenic in rodents and induces thyroid tumors in rat NMRS 29/TRS 220-JECFA 5/28

GHS hazard classification

Reported hazard statements	H373, H411, H361 (47.1%), H302 (100%), H317, H320, H372, H316

H361d ***: Suspected of damaging the unborn child [Warning Reproductive toxicity]

H373 **: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]

What the public record says

3-Amino-1,2,4-Triazole · CAS 61-82-5 · C2H4N4. UNII ZF80H5GXUF. Melting Point: 318 °F (NTP, 1992); Melting Point: 159 °C; Melting Point: 318 °F.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.