Acetochlor

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Reference = [http://pmep.cce.cornell.edu/profiles/extoxnet/24d-captan/acetochlor-ext.html Cornell University Extension Toxicology Network Pesticide Information Profile on Acetochlor] ]
ImageFile = Acetochlor.png ImageSize = 200px
IUPACName = 2-Chloro-"N"-(ethoxymethyl)-"N"-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)acetamide
OtherNames = Azetochlor
Section1 = Chembox Identifiers
CASNo = 34256-82-1
PubChem = 1988
SMILES = CCC1=CC=CC(=C1N(COCC)C(=O)CCl)C
Section2 = Chembox Properties
Formula = C₁₄H₂₀ClNO₂
MolarMass = 269.767 g/mol
Appearance =
Density = 1.100 at 30 °C
1.136 at 20 °C
MeltingPt = <0 °C
BoilingPt =
Solubility = 223 ppm
23 mg/L
Section3 = Chembox Hazards
MainHazards =
FlashPt = >100 °C
Autoignition = Acetochlor is an herbicide developed by Monsanto and Zeneca. It is a member of the class of herbicides known as chloroacetanilides. Its mode of action is elongase inhibition, and inhibition of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate (GGPP) cyclisation enzymes, part of the gibberellin pathway.

Uses

It is marketed as an emulsifiable concentrate containing 36.7% of active ingredient. It is homologuated for pre-emergence application or for pre-planting application with soil incorporation, in corn (maize) at 5 litres / hectare (183.5g / hectare of a.i.) [ [http://e-phy.agriculture.gouv.fr/ e-phy ] ] and includes the trade names Acenit, Guardian, Harness, Relay, Sacemid, Surpass, Top-Hand, Trophy and Winner.

It is used to control weeds in corn, and is particularly useful as a replacement for atrazine in the case of some important weeds.

afety

Acetochlor has been classified as a probable human carcinogen; the conditions of registration ensure that acetochlor will pose a negligible risk to human health and the environment. [ [http://www.epa.gov/oppefed1/aceto/ Acetochlor | Pesticides | US EPA ] ]

ee also

*Alachlor
*Metolachlor

References

External links

* [http://www.epa.gov/oppefed1/aceto/ U.S. Environmental Protection Agency article on Acetochlor]