Description

Diquat Dibromide Monohydrate is a quaternary ammonium salt widely recognized as a potent, non-selective contact herbicide and desiccant. Its efficacy stems from its rapid action upon contact with plant tissues, making it a critical tool for agricultural and industrial vegetation management. This compound is essential for professionals in agriculture, horticulture, and land management requiring fast-acting control of broadleaf weeds and pre-harvest crop desiccation.

Application

• Agricultural Herbicide: Used for the non-selective control of broadleaf weeds and grasses in various crop systems, often as a pre-harvest desiccant for crops like potatoes, sunflowers, and legumes.
• Aquatic Weed Control: Applied for managing invasive and nuisance vegetation in irrigation canals, ponds, and other non-potable water bodies.
• Industrial Vegetation Management: Effective for clearing weeds on industrial sites, along railway lines, fence lines, and under utility lines.
• Horticultural Use: Employed in nursery and orchard settings for ground clearance and as a directed spray to minimize competition from weeds.
• Defoliant: Used to accelerate the drying and shedding of leaves in certain crops to facilitate mechanical harvesting.
• Research & Development: Serves as a reference standard and active ingredient in the formulation and testing of new agrochemical products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diquat Dibromide Monohydrate
CAS No.	6385-62-2
Molecular Formula	C12H12Br2N2·H2O
Molecular Weight	362.06 g/mol (Monohydrate)
Synonyms	Diquat; 1,1'-Ethylene-2,2'-bipyridyldiylium dibromide monohydrate; 6,7-Dihydrodipyrido[1,2-a:2',1'-c]pyrazinediium dibromide monohydrate; Reglone (trade name); Aquacide; FB/2; Diquat dibromide; Diquat bromide
EINECS	228-989-5

Quality Control

Our Diquat Dibromide Monohydrate is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity verification, to meet exacting industry specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to greenish-yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	4.0% - 6.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.