Paraquat (also called Paraquat ion, Paraquat dication) has the formula C12H14N2+2 and a molar mass of 186.25 g/mol. The model above is PubChem's computed 3D conformer: drag to rotate, scroll to zoom, and use the measurement tools to read bond lengths and angles.
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| IUPAC name | 1-methyl-4-(1-methylpyridin-1-ium-4-yl)pyridin-1-ium |
|---|---|
| SMILES | C[N+]1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC=[N+](C=C2)C |
| PubChem CID | 15939 |
| Other names | Paraquat ion, Paraquat dication, 1,1'-Dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium, Dimethyl viologen, Starfire |
Atoms use the standard CPK colors: carbon gray, hydrogen white, oxygen red, nitrogen blue, sulfur yellow. Switch to Spacefill to see the molecule's overall shape and size, or Stick for a clear view of the bonds. Click two atoms in distance mode to measure a bond length in ångströms.
3D coordinates are PubChem's computed conformer, one low-energy shape of the molecule. Flexible molecules can take many other shapes.