| CAS No.: | 21087-64-9 |
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| Formula: | C8h14n4OS |
| EINECS: | Na |
| Appearance: | Powder |
| Method of Application: | Cauline Leaf, Soil Treatment Agent |
| Usage: | Selective |
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Audited Supplier Metribuzin (4-amino-6-tert-butyl-3-(methylthio)-1,2,4-triazin-5(4H)-one) is a selective and systemic herbicide that controls weeds by inhibiting photosynthesis. Metribuzin is labeled for use on soybeans, potatoes, alfalfa, carrots, corn, and tomatoes. Metribuzin belongs to the site-of-action 5 photosynthesis inhibitor. It acts by inhibiting photosynthesis by disrupting photosystem II.It is widely used in agriculture.
Metribuzin is produced by reacting one mole of 4-amino-6-tert-butyl-3-mercapto-(1,2,4) triazine-5 (4H)one and half a mole of dimethyl sulfonate which react at 57°C in presence of sulfuric acid media about 7 hours and transfer methyl (CH3) from triazine to metribuzin and product formed 1 mole of metribuzin and half mole of sulfuric acid and later neutralized with soda ash and then purified.
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Common name
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Metribuzin 70% WP
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CAS No
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21087-64-9
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| Technical | 95% TC | ||
| Formulation | 70% WDG, 70% WP, 480 g/L SC | ||
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Application
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Selective systemic herbicide is absorbed predominantly by the roots, but also by the leaves, with translocation acropetally in the xylem. Pre- and post-emergence control of many types of grass and broad-leaved weeds in soya beans, potatoes, tomatoes, sugar cane, alfalfa, asparagus, maize, and cereals.
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Storage Stability
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Stable for 2 years after receipt of order if stored under recommended conditions. After 2 years, the compound should be re-analyzed for chemical purity before use.
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