Chemical Name: 5-(2-chloro-α,α,α-trifluoro-P-tolyloxy)-N-mesyl-2-nitrobenzamide
Formula: C15H10ClF3N2O6S
Molecular weight: 438.8
CAS No.: 72178-02-0
Appearance: White crystalline solid.
Melting Point: 220-221°C.
Vapour Pressure: 0.1Mpa (ca 50°C).
Stability: At 50°C, the product is stable for more than 6 months. It is not stable against the light, and is not hydrolyzed under the acidic or basic condition. DT50≤3 weeks in peddy field, under the aerobic soil in laboratory, DT50 is 6-12 months. The purity of the product≥90%.
Specification: 95%TC, 25%SL,24%EC.
Uses: fomesafen is used as a herbicide for preventing and clearing the broad-leaf weeds post emergent of soybean.