Amitrole
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Amitrole Definition
A colorless, odorless crystalline, aromatic amine with a bitter taste. Amitrole is a widely used herbicide for nonfood croplands to control annual and perennial grass type weeds, pondweeds and broad leaf. This substance has a very low acute toxicity in humans and is characterized by skin rash, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and nose bleeds. Amitrole is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. (NCI05)
Amitrole Synonyms
Amitrole, 1H-1,2,4-Triazol-3-Amine, 1H-1,2,4-Triazol-3-amine, 3-Amino-1,2,4-Triazole, ATA, Aminotriazole, Amizol, Cytrol, ENT 25445
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