Chemical name

3-Isoxazolidinone,2-[(2-chlorophenyl)methyl]-4,4-dimethyl-

CAS No

81777-89-1

Molecular formula

C12H14CLNO2

Application

Biochemistry Inhibits carotenoid biosynthesis; target enzyme not known. 
Mode of action Selective herbicide, absorbed by the roots and shoots and translocated upward. Susceptible species emerge but are devoid of pigmentation. Uses Control of broad-leaved and grass weeds in soya beans, peas, maize, oilseed rape, sugar cane, cassava, pumpkins, and tobacco. Applied pre-emergence or pre-plant incorporated. 
Phytotoxicity Foliar contact or vapours may cause visual symptoms of chlorosis to nearby sensitive plants. 
Formulation types CS; EC; WP. 
Compatibility Compatible with many other herbicides, e.g. metribuzin, linuron, chloramben, alachlor, trifluralin, pendimethalin, metolachlor, oryzalin or ethalfluralin.

Formulation type

480g/L

Package

Liquid: 200Lt plastic or iron drum,
            20L, 10L, 5L HDPE, FHDPE, Co-EX, PET drum 
            1Lt, 500mL, 200mL, 100mL, 50mL HDPE, FHDPE, Co-EX, PET bottle                                  Shrink film, measure cap
Solid:   25kg, 20kg, 10kg, 5kg fibre drum, PP bag, craft paper bag,
            1kg, 500g, 200g, 100g, 50g, 20g Aluminum foil bag.
Carton: plastic wrapped carton 

The package can be made as the customer’s requirement.

Storage Stability

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.