Atrazine is a herbicide of the triazine class. Atrazine is used to prevent pre- and postemergence broadleaf weeds in crops such as maize and sugarcane and on turf, such as golf courses and residential lawns.
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CAS Registry Number |
1912-24-9 |
Properties |
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Chemical formula |
C8H14ClN5 |
Molar mass |
215.69 g·mol−1 |
Appearance |
colorless solid |
Density |
1.187 g/cm3 |
Melting point |
175 °C (347 °F; 448 K) |
Boiling point |
200 °C (392 °F; 473 K) decomposes |
Solubility in water |
7 mg/100 mL |