Oxyfluorfen

Oxyfluorfen, 乙氧氟草醚 other name:2-chloro-1-(3-ethoxy-4-nitrophenoxy)-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene

CAS No.: [ 42874-03-3 ]

Molecular Formula: C15H11ClF3NO4


Oxyfluorfen is a selective pre and postemergent herbicide used to control certain annual broadleaf and grassy weeds in vegetables, fruit, cotton, ornamentals and on non-crop areas. It is a contact herbicide and light is required for it to affect target plants. It is available in emulsifiable concentrate and granular formulations

APPLICATIONS
Biochemistry
Protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitor.

Mode of action
Selective contact herbicide, absorbed more readily by the foliage (and especially the shoots) than by the roots, with very little translocation.

Uses
Control of annual broad-leaved weeds and grasses in a variety of tropical and subtropical crops, by pre- or post-emergence application at rates in the range 0.25-2.0 kg/ha. Particular crops include tree fruit (including citrus), vines, nuts, cereals, maize, soya beans, peanuts, rice, cotton, bananas, peppermint, onions, garlic, ornamental trees and shrubs, and conifer seedbeds.

Phytotoxicity Soya beans and cotton may be injured by contact with oxyfluorfen.

Formulation types EC; GR.

Our Technical Material (TC) of Oxyfluorfen have the specification as per HG/T 5124-2016 (new)

Items Specification
Appearance yellow to brown crystal solid
Content 97% min.
Water 0.5% max.
Acetone Insoluble matter 0.2% max.
Acidity (as H2SO4) 0.2% max.

GHS complaint Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for commercial product of Oxyfluorfen is available uopn requested.