Atrazine

Independent reference data for Atrazine (CAS 1912-24-9), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

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.

Synonyms and trade names

atrazine; 1912-24-9; Gesaprim; Aatrex; Atranex; Atrazin; Oleogesaprim; Atazinax; Atrasine; Chromozin; Gesoprim; Hungazin; Primatol; Strazine; Aktikon; Argezin

GHS hazard classification

Reported hazard statements	H317, H373, H400, H410, H319 (19.4%), H302, H320, H361

H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]

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

What the public record says

Atrazine · CAS 1912-24-9 · C8H14ClN5. UNII QJA9M5H4IM. Boiling Point: 205 °C/101 kPa; Melting Point: 347 to 351 °F (NTP, 1992); Melting Point: 177.0 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

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