Asulam

Independent reference data for Asulam (CAS 3337-71-1), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used as selective pre-emergence herbicide mainly on sugarcane; Also used on ornamentals, turf, and other non-cropland; The only registered product is the sodium salt (Asulam-sodium CAS # 2302-17-2) soluble/concentrate liquid; [Reference #1] Available in the EU as aqueous solution of Asulam-sodium equivalent to 400 g/L Asulam; Designed for use on spinach with other food and feed crop, non-cropland, and grassland uses; [EFSA]Asulam (methyl sulfanilylcarbamate) is a herbicide used for weed control on sugarcane, Christmas tree plantations, ornamentals, turf, and noncropland uses. Asulam is formulated into and applied as the asulam sodium salt.

Synonyms and trade names

ASULAM; 3337-71-1; Asulox; Asilan; Asulox F; Jonnix; Plakin; Asulox 40; Methyl sulfanilylcarbamate; Methyl sulphanilylcarbamate; MB 9057; Asulame; Methyl sulfanilyl carbamate; M and B 9057; Methyl N-(4-aminobenzenesulfonyl)carbamate; Carbamic acid, [(4-aminophenyl)sulfonyl]-, methyl ester

Regulatory listings held on file

GHS notification summary	4.2% (3 / 71)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	4.2% (3 / 71)
Reported hazard statements	H302 (95.8%), H410 (100%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 4.2% (3 of 71) of reports.

H302 (95.8%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

What the public record says

Asulam · CAS 3337-71-1 · C8H10N2O4S. UNII 0Y5ASM7P5S. Melting Point: 144.2 °C; Melting Point: MP: 143-144 °C (decomposes); Solubility: In water, 5.0X10+3 mg/L at 22 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

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