Chemical Name: 2-chloro-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-N-(1H-pyrazol-1-ylmethyl)acetamide

Formula: C₁₄H₁₆ClN₃O

Molecular Weight: 277.8

CAS No.: 67129-08-2

Appearance: Yellowish crystals

Melting Point: 85°C.

Vapour Pressure: 0.093mPa(20°C).

S.g./density c: 1.31 (20°C) 

Solubility: In water 430 mg/l (20°C). In acetone, chloroform >1000, ethyl acetate 590, ethanol 200 (all in g/kg, 20°C).

 Stability: Stable for at least 2 years at up to 40°C. 

Specification: 95%TC, 98%TC, 500SC, 400SC

Uses: Inhibits cell division by blocking protein synthesis. Selective herbicide, absorbed by the hypocotyls and roots. Inhibits germination. Pre-emergence and early post-emergence control of winter and annual grasses (such as Alopecurus myosuroides, Apera spica-venti, Avena fatua, Digitaria sanguinalis, Echinochloa crus-galli, Poa annua and Setaria spp.) and broad-leaved weeds (Amaranthus, Anthemis, Matricaria, Polygonum, Sinapis, Solanum, Stellaria, Urtica and Veronica spp.) in artichokes, broccoli, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, cabbages, cauliflower, sweetcorn, garlic, horseradish, kale, leeks, maize, white mustard, onions, peanuts, pome fruits, potatoes, radish, rape, soya beans, stone fruits, strawberries, sugar cane, sunflowers, tobacco and turnips.