| Status: | ISO 1750 (approved) |
|---|---|
| IUPAC: | (RS)-2-amino-4-[hydroxy(methyl)phosphinoyl]butyric acid |
| CAS: | 2-amino-4-(hydroxymethylphosphinyl)butanoic acid |
| Reg. No.: | 51276-47-2 |
| Formula: | C5H12NO4P |
| Activity: | herbicides (organophosphorus herbicides) |
| Notes: | When this substance is used as an ester or a salt, its identity should be stated, for example glufosinate-ammonium [77182-82-2]. The name “phosphinothricin” has been used in the literature but has no official status. |
| Structure: |  |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C5H12NO4P/c1-11(9,10)3-2-4(6)5(7)8/h4H,2-3,6H2,1H3,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)/t4-/s3/f/h7,9H |