The Effect of New Thiophene-Derived Aminophosphonic Derivatives on Growth of Terrestrial Plants: A Seedling Emergence and Growth Test

Abstract

The aim of this work was to synthesize selected thiophene-derived aminophosphonic systems and evaluate the phytotoxicity of newly obtained products according to the OECD 208 Guideline. Seven new thiophene-derived N-substituted dimethyl aminomethylphosphonic acid esters 2a–h were synthesized by the addition of an appropriate phosphite to azomethine bond of starting Schiff bases 1a–h, and NMR spectroscopic properties of aminophosphonates were investigated. These eight compounds were analyzed in regard to their phytotoxicity towards two plants, radish (Raphanus sativus) and oat (Avena sativa). On the basis of the obtained results, it was found that tested aminophosphonates 2a–h showed an ecotoxicological impact against selected plants, albeit to various degrees.

Keywords

• thiophene-derived aminophosphonates
• phytotoxicity
• growth inhibition
• environmental protection
• ecotoxicology
• OECD standard