Paraquat - Wikipedia
Paraquat (trivial name; / ˈpærəkwɒt /), or N,N′-dimethyl-4,4′-bipyridinium dichloride (systematic name), also known as methyl viologen, is a toxic organic compound with the chemical formula [ (C 6 H 7 N) 2]Cl 2. It is classified as a viologen, a family of redox …
Paraquat Dichloride - US EPA
2024年6月26日 · Paraquat dichloride, commonly referred to as “paraquat,” is one of the most widely used herbicides in the United States. Paraquat is also often referred to as Gramoxone (a popular end-use product). It is an important tool for the control of weeds in many agricultural and non-agricultural settings.
Paraquat Poisoning: Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
2024年3月12日 · Paraquat poisoning is when you swallow, touch or inhale paraquat, a toxic weed killer. It can cause death, but some people survive with immediate hospital care.
Paraquat | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
2024年9月6日 · Paraquat is a toxic chemical that is commonly used as an herbicide (plant killer). Swallowing paraquat is the most likely way to be poisoned. Signs and symptoms depend on the amount, how someone was exposed, and how long they were exposed.
Paraquat Poisoning: Gramoxone, Toxicity, and Side Effects - Healthline
2022年2月16日 · Paraquat is a chemical herbicide, or weed killer, that’s highly toxic. It’s also known by the brand name Gramoxone. Paraquat is one of the most common herbicides used today, but it can cause...
Paraquat | C12H14N2+2 | CID 15939 - PubChem
Paraquat is an organic cation that consists of 4,4'-bipyridine bearing two N-methyl substituents loctated at the 1- and 1'-positions. It has a role as a herbicide and a geroprotector. It derives from a hydride of a 4,4'-bipyridine. A poisonous dipyridilium compound used as contact herbicide.
Leading neurologists say evidence linking paraquat with …
2024年10月27日 · Dozens of neurologists are calling on the Australian chemicals regulator to ban paraquat, a toxic herbicide that has been linked to the development of Parkinson's disease.
Essential herbicide, but at what cost? Paraquat remains in US …
2023年12月5日 · Paraquat, which is often distributed under the name Gramoxone in the U.S. by Syngenta, is a restricted use herbicide known for its effectiveness in killing weeds.
Paraquat Dichloride: One Sip Can Kill | US EPA - U.S.
2024年6月6日 · Paraquat dichloride, commonly referred to as “paraquat,” is an herbicide registered in the United States since 1964 to control weeds in many agricultural and non-agricultural use sites. It is also applied as a pre-harvest desiccant on some crops including cotton.
Toxicology of paraquat and pharmacology of the protective
2020年2月4日 · Paraquat (PQ, 1,1′-dimethyl-4-4′-bipyridinium dichloride) is a highly toxic quaternary ammonium herbicide widely used in agriculture.