Amitrole

A non-selective post-emergence, translocated herbicide. According to the Seventh Annual Report on Carcinogens (PB95-109781, 1994) this substance may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen. (From Merck Index, 12th ed) It is an irreversible inhibitor of CATALASE, and thus impairs activity of peroxisomes.

Year introduced: 1991(1972)

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Tree Number(s): D03.383.129.799.100

MeSH Unique ID: D000640

Registry Number: ZF80H5GXUF

Entry Terms:

• Aminotriazole
• 3-Amino-1,2,4-triazole

Previous Indexing:

• Herbicides (1966-1971)
• Triazoles (1966-1971)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Enzyme Inhibitors

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Amitrole