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 aromatic
odor.
Definition
ChEBI: Butylate is a tertiary amine.
Agricultural Uses
Herbicide: Classified as a General Use Pesticide (GUP) with
applications limited to corn fields. Not approved for use in
EU countries. A selective herbicide for use on field corn,
sweet corn, and popcorn to control grassy and broadleaf
weeds and seeds in the soil prior to sowing a crop. Often
applied 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®
Mechanism of action
Selective, systemic absorbed by roots and coleoptiles. Lipid synthesis inhibitor.
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 potential
danger to those involved in the manufacture, formulation or
application of this carbamate herbicide which is used to
control 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—Miscellaneous
hazardous material, Technical Name Required
Incompatibilities
Thiocarbamate esters are combustible.
They react violently with powerful oxidizers such as calcium hypochlorite. Poisonous gases are generated by the
thermal 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 to
form carbon disulfide and methylamine or other amines.
Such decompositions are accelerated by acids. Flammable
gases are generated by the combination of thiocarbamates
with aldehydes, nitrides, and hydrides. Thiocarbamates are
incompatible with acids, peroxides, and acid halides
