Question

What impact might paraquat’s tissue distribution (lungs vs blood) have on attempts to save human patients exposed to lethal doses of the poison?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Paraquat is an organic cation that consists of 4,4'-bipyridine bearing two N-methyl substituents loctated at the 1- and 1'-positions. It has a role as a herbicide. It derives from a hydride of a 4,4'-bipyridine.

ChEBI

A poisonous dipyridilium compound used as contact herbicide. Contact with concentrated solutions causes irritation of the skin, cracking and shedding of the nails, and delayed healing of cuts and wounds.

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