AMPA

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{{Definition|title=Aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA)

|definition=Aminomethylphosphonic acid is mainly produced by environmental biodegradation reactions of the herbicide glyphosate. [1]


Notes

Aminomethylphosphonic acid
AMPA
Formula
CH6NO3P

Currently very little is known about this AMPA. It is formed by biodegradation of the herbicide glyohosate and can be found at lower concentrations in the environment. It adsorbs more strongly to soils than glysphosate and might have a higher tendency towards bioaccumulation. Glysphosate however is not expected to bioaccumulate much because of its high water solubility. AMPA is also more stable than glyphosate. [2]

Environmental standards and legislation

Included in the water framework list of priority substances


References

  1. ↑ Canadian Department of Pesticide Regulation 1998 ENVIRONMENTAL FATE OF GLYPHOSATE
  2. ↑ www.pesticideinfo.org August 20 2009
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