Chemistry:Ketospiradox
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Ketospiradox is a chemical herbicide. A triketone[1] and aroylcyclohexanedione herbicide, it is a 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase inhibitor that causes bleaching in broadleaf and grass weeds.[2] Its formula is C
20H
21O
7S.[3]
Uses
Ketospiradox is a synthetic herbicide. It does not have an ISO common name,[1] and was given its current name by the Weed Science Society of America in 2010.[4] The herbicide is applicable to maize, asparagus, and sweetcorn, among other crops, but is not approved for use in the United Kingdom or any European Union member states.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Ketospiradox". British Crop Production Council. http://www.bcpcpesticidecompendium.org/ketospiradox.html.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Ketospiradox". University of Hertfordshire. https://sitem.herts.ac.uk/aeru/ppdb/en/Reports/3358.htm.
- ↑ Template:Cite PubChem
- ↑ "Common and Chemical Names of Herbicides Approved by the Weed Science Society of America". Weed Science 58 (4): 511–518. 2010. doi:10.1614/0043-1745-58.4.511. Bibcode: 2010WeedS..58..511.. https://wssa.net/wp-content/uploads/WSSA-Approved-Chem-Names.pdf.
