Chemistry:Cloransulam-methyl
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Cloransulam-methyl is an herbicide that is used for the control of weeds among soya beans and other crops. It is part of the chemical family of triazolopyrimidine sulfonanilides.
Characteristics
Cloransulam-methyl is non-volatile chemical with moderate solubility in water.[1] The chemical quickly decays via photolysis when in water. In its natural state, it appears as an off white powder with a faint mint smell.[2]
Uses
Cloransulam-methyl can be applied to the surface of the soil near soybean plants to control the growth of broadleaf weeds.[3] The chemical works by inhibiting amino acid synthesis in the plants.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Lewis, K.A.; Tzilivakis, J.; Warner, D.; Green, A. (2016). Cloransulam-methyl (Ref:XDE 565). 22. doi:10.1080/10807039.2015.1133242. https://sitem.herts.ac.uk/aeru/ppdb/en/Reports/1153.htm.
- ↑ "Cloransulam-methyl – C15H13ClFN5O5S – CID 86453". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Cloransulam-methyl.
- ↑ Tompkins, James (1997-10-29). "US EPA - Pesticides - Fact Sheet for Cloransulam-methyl". https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/reg_actions/registration/fs_PC-129116_29-Oct-97.pdf.
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