Chemical Name: 2-chloro-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-tolyl 3-ethoxy-4-nitrophenyl ether
Formula: C15H11ClF3NO4
Molecular weight: 361.70
CAS No.: 42874-03-3
Appearance: white to orange or red-brown powder.
Melting Point: 84-85°C.
Vapour Pressure: 0.026 mPa at 20°C.
Stability: Solubility in water 0.1mg/L, soluble in most solvents.
Toxicity: Oral LD50 5000 mg/kg, dermal LD50 ( rabbits) is greater than 5000 mg/kg.
Specification: 95%TC,24 %EC.
Uses: oxyfluorfen is a selective pre-and post-emergent herbicide used to control certain annual broadleaf and grassy weeds in vegetables, fruit, cotton, ornamentals, and on non-crop areas (e.g. rail-and highway right-of-ways). It is a contact herbicide and light is required for it to affect target plants.