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			== Cyanazine ==
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			File:Cyanazine_structure.png\|Cyanazine structure
			File:Cyanazine_structure.png\|Cyanazine structure
			File:Degradation_Pathway_of_Cyanazine.jpg\|Degradation Pathway of Cyanazine
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'''Cyanazine''' is a [[herbicide]] that was previously used in the [[agriculture|agricultural]] industry to control broadleaf and grassy weeds in crops such as corn and sorghum. It is a member of the [[triazine]] family of chemicals, which also includes [[atrazine]] and [[simazine]]. Cyanazine was first registered for use in the United States in 1971, but its use has been phased out due to environmental and health concerns.

==Chemical Properties==
Cyanazine is a white crystalline solid with a slight amine odor. It is soluble in water and most organic solvents. The chemical formula for cyanazine is C9H13ClN6, and its molecular weight is 240.69 g/mol. It has a melting point of 166-167°C and a boiling point of 160°C at 0.4 mmHg.

==Uses==
Cyanazine was primarily used as a selective [[herbicide]] for the control of broadleaf and grassy weeds in crops such as corn and sorghum. It was applied pre-emergence or early post-emergence. The herbicide was effective against a wide range of weeds, including [[pigweed]], [[lambsquarters]], and [[foxtail]] species.

==Health Effects==
Exposure to cyanazine can cause a variety of health effects. Acute exposure can lead to skin and eye irritation, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Chronic exposure can result in damage to the liver, kidneys, and central nervous system. Cyanazine is also a potential [[carcinogen]], as it has been shown to cause tumors in laboratory animals.

==Environmental Impact==
Cyanazine is highly persistent in the environment and can leach into groundwater. It is toxic to aquatic organisms and can cause long-term adverse effects in aquatic environments. The use of cyanazine has been linked to the decline of several species of amphibians due to its ability to disrupt endocrine function.

==Regulation==
Due to its potential health and environmental impacts, the use of cyanazine has been phased out in many countries. In the United States, the [[Environmental Protection Agency]] (EPA) cancelled all registrations for cyanazine in 1996, and its use was completely phased out by 2002.

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[[Category:Triazines]]
[[Category:Environmental toxicology]]
[[Category:Endocrine disruptors]]
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