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.

Synonyms: Amitrole, 1H-1,2,4-Triazol-3-amine, Aminotriazole, ZF80H5GXUF, 3-Amino-1,2,4-triazole