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C5H10NO7P
227.11 g/mol
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N-(Carboxymethyl)-N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine

CAS5994-61-6EC227-824-5
Category
Agrochemical
Compound Class
Organic Acid
Primary Use
Herbicide intermediate for glyphosate production

N-(Carboxymethyl)-N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine is an agrochemical compound used as an intermediate in the production of the herbicide glyphosate. It contains two carboxylic acid groups and a phosphonic acid group, contributing to its polar, water-soluble character.

herbicide intermediate for glyphosatechemical synthesis intermediate

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Safety Reference

Corrosive
Corrosive
Danger
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Customs Tariff Classification

The international HS code for N-(Carboxymethyl)-N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine (CAS 5994-61-6) is 2931.49.

HS code (international, 6-digit)

2931.49

EU CN code (8-digit)

2931 49 80

Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.

Identifiers
IUPAC Name

2-[carboxymethyl(phosphonomethyl)amino]acetic acid

InChIKey

AZIHIQIVLANVKD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C(C(=O)O)N(CC(=O)O)CP(=O)(O)O

Synonyms (15)
  • PMIDA

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