Glyphosate
TL;DR: Glyphosate (CAS 1071-83-6) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C3H8NO5P and molecular weight 169.014 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-(phosphonomethylamino)acetic acid
Also Known As: glyphosate, N-(Phosphonomethyl)glycine, Glyphosphate, Roundup, Glyfos
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C3H8NO5P |
| Molecular Weight | 169.014 g/mol |
| XLogP | -4.6 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 107.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 4 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 6 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 4 |
| Exact Mass | 169.014 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 10 |
| Complexity | 162.0 |
| Melting Point | 446 °F (decomposes) (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.74 (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.94e-07 mmHg at 113 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Solubility | 5 to 10 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | C(C(=O)O)NCP(=O)(O)O |
| InChIKey | XDDAORKBJWWYJS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Glyphosate is used in agrochemical development, including crop protection agent synthesis, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
A agrochemical intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, Glyphosate (CAS 1071-83-6) has the molecular formula C3H8NO5P and a molecular weight of 169.01 g/mol. Reported properties include a density of 1.74 (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: 5 to 10 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include glyphosate and N-(Phosphonomethyl)glycine.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Glyphosate
Property Insights of Glyphosate
The XLogP value of -4.6 indicates that Glyphosate is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 107.0 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for Glyphosate. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Glyphosate has 4 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 6 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Glyphosate?
The CAS number of Glyphosate is 1071-83-6.
What is the molecular formula of Glyphosate?
The molecular formula of Glyphosate is C3H8NO5P.
What is the molecular weight of Glyphosate?
The molecular weight of Glyphosate is 169.014 g/mol.
What are the applications of Glyphosate?
Glyphosate is used in agrochemical development, including crop protection agent synthesis, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis...
Where can I buy Glyphosate?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Glyphosate?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Glyphosate and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.