Paraquat

Molecular structure via molpic

Conformer structure via 3Dmol.js
Molecular formula	C₁₂H₁₄N₂+2
Molecular mass	186.25 g/mol
Density	1.24 g/cm³
Appearance	Yellow solid
Odor	Odorless
Predicted LogP	1.7
Melting point	Colorless crystals; mp: 300 °C (decomposes); very soluble in water, slightly soluble in lower alcohols. Insoluble in hydrocarbons. Hydrolyzed by alkali. Inactivated by inert clays and anionic surfactants; corrosive to metal; non-volatile /Paraquat dichloride/
Boiling point	Boiling point (760 mm Hg): Decomposes at 175-180 °C (347-356 °F)
Decomposition	When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of /nitric oxides/.
Solubility	In water, 6.2X10+5 mg/L at 20 °C
Chirality	achiral

Identifiers []
IUPAC name	1-methyl-4-(1-methylpyridin-1-ium-4-yl)pyridin-1-ium
SMILES	C[N+]1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC=[N+](C=C2)C
InChI	InChI=1S/C12H14N2/c1-13-7-3-11(4-8-13)12-5-9-14(2)10-6-12/h3-10H,1-2H3/q+2
InChIKey	INFDPOAKFNIJBF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Dosing

Paraquat

Paraquat (also known as Paraquat ion, 1,1'-Dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium, Paraquat dication, Dimethyl viologen, 4,4'-Bipyridinium, 1,1'-dimethyl-, Methyl viologen, Starfire, Weedol, Spraytop-graze or Dextrone X)

Chemistry

Stereochemistry

Paraquat is a achiral mixture

Anodyne

Paraquat

Chemistry

Stereochemistry

See also

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