| Description | Butylate is a clear liquid with an aromaticodor. Molecular weight = 217.4; Specific gravity 5 0.94;Boiling point = 130C at 10 mmHg at 20C; Vaporpressure 5 1 3 10 2 3 mmHg. Low solubility in water; solubility5 44 mg/L |
| Chemical Properties | Butylate is a clear liquid with an aromaticodor. |
| Uses | Herbicide. |
| Definition | ChEBI: Butylate is a tertiary amine. |
| Agricultural Uses | Herbicide: Classified as a General Use Pesticide (GUP) withapplications limited to corn fields. Not approved for use inEU countries. A selective herbicide for use on field corn,sweet corn, and popcorn to control grassy and broadleafweeds and seeds in the soil prior to sowing a crop. Oftenapplied in combination with atrazine and/or cyanazine. |
| Trade name | ANELDA PLUS®; ANELDAZIN®;ANELIROX®; ATRA-BUTE®[C] Nov.1992;BUTILATE®; GENATE®[C] August 1994; R-1910®[C]Dec.1987; STAUFFER R-1910®[C] Dec.1987;SUTAN®[C] Sept.1994; SUTAZINE®[C] Dec.1987;TOMAHAWK® |
| Synthesis | In the presence of secondary amine, ethyl mercaptan reacts with phosgene to yield ethyl mercaptan chloroformate, which is then reacted with diisobutylamine to synthesise butylate. |
| Potential Exposure | A thiocarbamate herbicide. A potentialdanger to those involved in the manufacture, formulation orapplication of this carbamate herbicide which is used tocontrol weed seeds in the soil prior to sowing crops |
| First aid | If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove anycontact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least15 min, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seekmedical attention immediately. If this chemical contactsthe skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediately with soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical has been inhaled, remove fromexposure, begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including resuscitation mask) if breathing hasstopped and CPR if heart action has stopped. Transferpromptly to a medical facility. When this chemical hasbeen swallowed, get medical attention. Give large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomit. |
| storage | Color Code—Green: General storage may be used.Prior to working with this chemical you should be trainedon its proper handling and storage. Store in tightly closedcontainers in a cool, dry place. |
| Shipping | UN3082 Environmentally hazardous substances,liquid, n.o.s., Hazard class: 9; Labels: 9—Miscellaneoushazardous material, Technical Name Required |
| Incompatibilities | Thiocarbamate esters are combustible.They react violently with powerful oxidizers such as calcium hypochlorite. Poisonous gases are generated by thethermal decomposition of thiocarbamate compounds, including carbon disulfide, oxides of sulfur, oxides of nitrogen,hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, and methylamine. Many materials in this group slowly decompose in aqueous solution toform carbon disulfide and methylamine or other amines.Such decompositions are accelerated by acids. Flammablegases are generated by the combination of thiocarbamateswith aldehydes, nitrides, and hydrides. Thiocarbamates areincompatible with acids, peroxides, and acid halides |
