Acifluorfen-methyl-2-amino

• CAT Number: C000022
• CAS Number: 58105-66-1
• Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₁₁ClF₃NO₃
• Molecular Weight: 345.7
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Methyl 2-Amino-5-[2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]benzoate
• Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
• Storage: 4°C, Inert atmosphere

Acifluorfen-methyl-2-amino(CAT: C000022) is a chemical compound primarily utilized in the field of herbicides. Its action mechanism involves inhibiting the enzyme protoporphyrinogen oxidase, which is crucial for chlorophyll biosynthesis in plants. Due to this action, it is commonly employed as a selective herbicide to control weeds in agricultural and horticultural settings, particularly in organic farming. In material chemistry, this compound may find use in the development of herbicide formulations and agricultural materials.

Reference

Gooch, A. et al.: Env. Toxicol. Chem., 36, 2227 (2017)