Paraquat

A poisonous dipyridilium compound used as contact herbicide. Contact with concentrated solutions causes irritation of the skin, cracking and shedding of the nails, and delayed healing of cuts and wounds.

Year introduced: 1973(1971)

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Tree Number(s): D03.383.725.762.621

MeSH Unique ID: D010269

Registry Number: PLG39H7695

Entry Terms:

• Methyl Viologen
• Viologen, Methyl
• Gramoxone
• Paragreen A

Previous Indexing:

• Herbicides (1966-1970)
• Pyridinium Compounds (1968-1970)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Herbicides

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Heterocyclic Compounds
Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring
Pyridines
Pyridinium Compounds
Paraquat