Oxyfluorfen herbicide

herbicide: Oxyfluorfen
1. 95%min; 24% EC
2.Control of annual broad-leaved weeds in a variety of tropical and subtropical crop

Common Name: Oxyfluorfen

Chemical Name: 2-chloro-1-(3-ethoxy-4-nitrophenoxy)-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene

Chemical family: Diphenyl ether herbicide

CAS NO.: 42874-03-3

Molecular weight: 361.72 g/mole

Molecular formula: C15H11ClF3NO4 

Trade and other names: Goal, Galigan 

 

Properties:

Oxyfluorfen is an orange to deep red brown crystalline solid melting point: 65-84° C ;

Density: 1.49 g/Ml ;

octanol/water partition coefficient: >20 ;

vapor pressure: 2.5 x 10-7 Torr at 25° C.

Oxyfluorfen is practically insoluble in water (0.1 ppm), but is readily soluble in most organic solvents.

 

Acute Toxicity of 96%Technical Oxyfluorfen

Acute Oral LD50 > 5000 mg/kg ;

Acute Dermal LD50 > 2000 mg/kg ;

Acute Inhalation  LC50 > 3.71 mg/L ;

Primary Eye Irritation: slight irritant ;

Primary Skin Irritation: slight irritant .

 

Use Profile:

Oxyfluorfen is a diphenyl-ether herbicide used for broad spectrum pre- and post-emergent control of annual broadleaf and grassy weeds in a variety of tree fruit, nut, vine, and field crops. The largest agricultural markets in terms of total pounds active ingedient are wine grapes and almonds. There are also nonagricultural ornamental and forestry uses. Oxyfluorfen is also used for weed control in landscapes, patios, driveways, and similar areas in residential sites.

 

Packing: 24% EC 200L/ drum,1L,250ML/bottle ;95%min: 25Kg/Fibre drum .