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Is Glufosinate Ammonium vegetarian?

Glufosinate Ammonium

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Glufosinate ammonium is a synthetic broad-spectrum herbicide used to control weeds by inhibiting glutamine synthetase in plants.

Also known as Ammonium 2-amino-4-(hydroxymethylphosphinyl)butyrate, Glufosinate ammonium (ISO)
INCI name Glufosinate Ammonium
CAS number 77182-82-2
EC number 278-636-5
CosIng ID 97802
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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