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Description

It is an is an aminotriazinone herbicide used in agriculture for both pre- and post-emergence in crops including soy bean, potatoes, tomatoes and sugar cane. Metribuzin acts by inhibiting phot osynthesis by disrupting photosystem II.
Controls a large number of grass and broadleaf weeds infesting agricultural crops. Control of many annual broad leaved and grass weeds in asparagus, potatoes, tomatoes, lucerne, sainfoin, peas, lentils, soya beans, sugar cane, pineapples, and cereals. Pre- and post-emergence triazone herbicide.

Also known as 4-amino-6-tert-butyl-4,5-dihydro-3-methylthio-1,2,4-triazin-5-one or 4-amino-6-tert-butyl-3-methylthio-1,2,4-triazin-5(4H)-one.

  • Appearance: White, crystalline solid with a slightly sharp, sulfurous odor.
  • ChEBI: Not available.
  • Crystal_Structure: Not available.
  • Density: 1.28
  • InChI: 1S/C8H14N4OS/c1-8(2,3)5-6(13)12(9)7(14-4)11-10-5/h9H2,1-4H3
  • InChIKey: FOXFZRUHNHCZPX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • IUPAC_Name: 4-amino-6-tert-butyl-4,5-dihydro-3-methylthio-1,2,4-triazin-5-one
  • Melting Point: 125-126.5°C
  • RTECS Number: XZ2990000

Properties

Shelf life

2 years

Storage Temperature

-20°C

European Com.#

244-209-7

Purity

>99%

Appearance color

White

Appearance form

Solid

Molecular Formula

C8H14N4OS

Molecular Weight

214.29

Density

1.28 g/cm3

Melting point

125°C

Solubility (@ RT)

Slightly soluble in water.