Amitrole

**Definition:** A non-selective post-emergence, translocated herbicide. According to the Seventh Annual Report on Carcinogens (PB95-109781, 1994) this substance may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen. (From Merck Index, 12th ed) It is an irreversible inhibitor of CATALASE, and thus impairs activity of peroxisomes.

**Tree numbers:** - D03.383.129.799.100

**Synonyms:** - Aminotriazole - 3-Amino-1,2,4-triazole