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Glufosinate-ammonium TC

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  • Chemical Name: Ammonium (RS)-2-amino-4-[hydroxy(methyl)phosphinyl]butanoate
  • Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₅N₂O₄P
  • Molecular Weight: 198.16
  • CAS No.: 77182-82-2
  • International Common Name: Glufosinate-ammonium
  • TC

  • HRH

  • HRH0017

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Description of Glufosinate-ammonium TC (Glufosinate Ammonium Technical)

Basic Definition and Identification

Glufosinate-ammonium TC is the technical grade product of glufosinate-ammonium. "TC" stands for "Technical Grade", referring to the pesticide active ingredient separated and purified from manufacturing raw materials. Its purity is usually ≥90%, free of visible foreign substances and additives (stabilizers may be included if necessary).
  • Chemical Name: Ammonium (RS)-2-amino-4-[hydroxy(methyl)phosphinyl]butanoate

  • Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₅N₂O₄P

  • Molecular Weight: 198.16

  • CAS No.: 77182-82-2

  • International Common Name: Glufosinate-ammonium

  • Trade Names: Basta, Liberty, etc.

Chemical and Physical Properties

Parameters
Values
Appearance
White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Melting Point
Approx. 210°C
Boiling Point
519.1°C (760mmHg)
Density
1.4 g/cm³
Flash Point
267.7°C
Vapor Pressure
3.61×10⁻¹² mmHg (25°C)
Solubility
Solubility in water: 1370g/L (22°C); low solubility in common organic solvents
Stability
Stable to light; hydrolyzes in the pH range of 5-9
Soil Half-Life
<10 days (environmentally friendly)

Technical Indicators (GB/T 33808-2025 Standard, Implementing on May 1, 2026)

Indicators
Requirements
Glufosinate-ammonium Mass Fraction
≥95.0%
Ammonium Ion Mass Fraction
≥8.6%
Water-Insoluble Substances
≤0.2%
pH Value
4.0~7.0
Moisture Content
≤0.5%
Formaldehyde Content
≤0.1%
Phosphorous Acid Content
≤2.0%
Note: This is the latest standard, which will be officially implemented on May 1, 2026, replacing GB/T 33808-2017

Mode of Action

Specific Inhibitor of Glutamine Synthetase (GS), Action Pathway:
  1. After being absorbed by leaves, it has partial systemic activity and can translocate from the base to the tip of leaves

  2. Inhibits GS activity, blocking the conversion of ammonia to glutamine

  3. Leads to the accumulation of ammonia in plants, damaging the photosynthetic system

  4. Triggers lipid peroxidation of cell membranes and decomposition of chlorophyll

  5. Plants become chlorotic, withered and die within 2-5 days

Characteristics: Contact killing as the main effect, weak systemic activity; harmless to unearthed buds and seeds; rapidly inactivated after entering the soil

Application Scenarios

1. Agricultural Field

  • Orchards and Vineyards: Weed control between rows without damaging fruit tree roots

  • Non-cultivated Land and Railway Lines: Broad-spectrum non-selective weed control

  • Potato Fields: Pre-emergence soil treatment or stubble killing before harvest

  • Glufosinate-ammonium Resistant Transgenic Crops (corn, soybeans, etc.): Supporting weed control, accurately killing weeds without harming crops

  • Tea Gardens: Directed spraying between rows; tests have shown that it can increase the amino acid content of tea by 3.2%

2. Target Weeds

  • Grass Weeds: Alopecurus aequalis, Avena fatua, Digitaria sanguinalis, Echinochloa crusgalli, Setaria viridis, Phragmites australis, etc.

  • Broadleaf Weeds: Chenopodium album, Amaranthus spp., Polygonum spp., Portulaca oleracea, Taraxacum mongolicum, etc.

  • Also effective against some sedges and ferns

3. Application Methods

  • Foliar Spraying: Dosage 0.7-1.2kg/ha (adjust according to weed type and growth stage)

  • Weed Control Period: The effect of one application can last for 4-6 weeks

  • Potato Fields: Spraying before emergence or before harvest, dosage about 1kg/ha

Safety Information

  • Toxicity Classification: Low Toxicity, Acute Oral LD₅₀ in Rats: 1620-2000mg/kg

  • Effects on Skin and Eyes: Mild irritation

  • Environmental Impact: Soil half-life <10 days, very low risk of groundwater pollution

  • Safety Class: Classified by WHO as "Class III: Slight Hazard", no teratogenic, carcinogenic or mutagenic effects

Important Reminders

  • Technical product cannot be used directly; it must be processed into formulations (such as 200g/L aqueous solution) before being used in agricultural production

  • Protective equipment should be worn during use to avoid drift to non-target crops

  • In areas with severe glyphosate resistance, it can be used as an ideal alternative to glyphosate

Summary

Glufosinate-ammonium TC is a high-efficiency, low-toxicity and broad-spectrum organophosphorus herbicide technical product. It exerts its herbicidal effect by inhibiting glutamine synthetase in weeds, and has the characteristics of fast-acting and environmental friendliness. As the world's second largest non-selective herbicide, it plays a key role in modern agriculture, especially in the cultivation of transgenic crops.
Note: This description is based on the latest national standard (GB/T 33808-2025) in December 2025. For actual application, please refer to the product manual and local agricultural technical guidance.


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