Glufosinate

CAS 51276-47-2C5H12NO4PMW 181.13

Glufosinate (CAS 51276-47-2) — formula C5H12NO4P, molecular weight 181.13.

Product Overview

CAS Number	51276-47-2
Molecular Formula	C5H12NO4P
Molecular Weight	181.13
LogP	-5
Applications	Use Classification: Herbicides, Environmental transformation -> Pesticide transformation products (metabolite, successor)

Applications

Documented applications: Use Classification: Herbicides, Environmental transformation -> Pesticide transformation products (metabolite, successor).

Technical Profile

What this product is

Glufosinate is a chemical compound with CAS registry number 51276-47-2 and molecular formula C5H12NO4P (molecular weight 181.13).

Identification

CAS number: 51276-47-2

Its molecular formula C5H12NO4P comprises 5 C, 12 H, 1 N, 4 O, 1 P atoms.

Also known as: Glufosinate · 草铵膦

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Glufosinate?

The CAS registry number of Glufosinate is 51276-47-2.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Glufosinate?

Molecular formula C5H12NO4P, molecular weight 181.13.

What other names is Glufosinate known by?

It is also registered under: Glufosinate, 草铵膦.

What are the documented applications of Glufosinate?

Recorded applications: Use Classification: Herbicides, Environmental transformation -> Pesticide transformation products (metabolite, successor).

PubChem Public Data

Independent reference data for Glufosinate (CAS 51276-47-2), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

CAS Registry Number	51276-47-2
PubChem CID	4794
Molecular formula	C5H12NO4P
IUPAC name	2-amino-4-[hydroxy(methyl)phosphoryl]butanoic acid
UNII (FDA)	C8W4FP6BTY

Computed descriptors

Molecular Weight	181.13
XLogP3	-5
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	3
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	5
Rotatable Bond Count	4
Exact Mass	181.05039486
Monoisotopic Mass	181.05039486
Topological Polar Surface Area	101
Heavy Atom Count	11

Physicochemical values on record

Collision Cross Section	141.8 Å² [M+Na]+
Collision Cross Section	139.3 Å² [M+H]+
Collision Cross Section	135.4 Å² [M-H]-

Documented uses on record

Compounds or agents that combine with an enzyme in such a manner as to prevent the normal substrate-enzyme combination and the catalytic reaction.

Synonyms and trade names

GLUFOSINATE; 51276-47-2; DL-Phosphinothricin; 3-Amino-3-carboxypropylmethylphosphinic acid; DL-2-Amino-4-(methylphosphino)butanoic acid; (+-)-Phosphinothricin; C8W4FP6BTY; Butanoic acid, 2-amino-4-(hydroxymethylphosphinyl)-; HOE-35956; DTXSID0043973; HOE 35956; 2-Amino-4-(hydroxymethylphosphinyl)butanoic acid; (2RS)-2-AMINO-4-(HYDROXY(METHYL)PHOSPHINOYL)BUTYRIC ACID; (3-azaniumyl-3-carboxypropyl)-methylphosphinate; 2-azaniumyl-4-(hydroxy(methyl)phosphoryl)butanoate; 4-(Hydroxy(methyl)phosphinoyl)-DL-homoalanine

GHS hazard classification

Reported hazard statements	H302, H312, H332 (61.7%), H360 (34%), H370 (59.6%), H373 (95.7%), H400 (59.6%), H410 (59.6%)

H302+H312+H332 (61.7%): Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, oral; acute toxicity, dermal; acute toxicity, inhalation]

H302 (95.7%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

What the public record says

Glufosinate · CAS 51276-47-2 · C5H12NO4P. UNII C8W4FP6BTY. Collision Cross Section: 141.8 Å² [M+Na]+; Collision Cross Section: 139.3 Å² [M+H]+; Collision Cross Section: 135.4 Å² [M-H]-.

Physical description and handling notes

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