Diquat

Common name: Diquat
Chemical name (IUPAC): 1,1′-ethylene-2,2′-bipyridyldiylium dibromide
CAS NO.: 85-00-7
Empirical formula: C₁₂H₁₂Br₂N₂

Uses: Diquat dibromide is a non-selective contact herbicide, which is absorbed by foliage with some translocation in the xylem. It is active against a broad spectrum of weed species in a wide range of agricultural applications.