Chemical Properties
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Definition
ChEBI: Hexaflurate is an organic molecular entity.
Production Methods
Commercial production typically starts from arsenic(V) precursors that are fluorinated to form a stable hexafluoroarsenate salt (“hexaflurate”), followed by neutralisation with the chosen counter ion to obtain the technical grade product.
Mechanism of action
Absorbed through roots. Probably an inhibitor of crassulacean acid metabolism.
Safety Profile
Confirmed human
carcinogen. Poison by intravenous route.
Moderately toxic by ingestion. When heated
to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes
of K2O, F-, and As. See also FLUORIDES
and ARSENIC COMPOUNDS.
