Nitrapyrin
Action/Use:
- Antibiotic/Bactericide
Use:
Also acts as a nitrification inhibitor.
Identification
Common Name(s): Nitrapyrin (ANSI, BSI, ISOE); ; Nitrapyrine (ISOF)
Chemistry
Class: Pyridines.
Properties: White crystalline solid. Soluble in anhydrous ammonia, xylene, methylene chloride.
Environmental Guidelines
Water Solubility: 72 ppm at 25° C
Safety Guidelines
Handling/storage Cautions: Do not store in unlined containers, or pump undiluted product with equipment containing aluminum, magnesium, or their alloys. Do not store product diluted in nitrogen fertilizer materials in such containers
Toxicity: (Rat, female): Oral LD50 2140 mg/kg
Suppliers and Branded Products
Basic Producers:
Dow AgroSciences LLC (N-Serve*)
Discontinued Names:
Stay-N*
