CLETHODIM

Common name: clethodim

Chemical name: (RS)-2-9[(E)-1-[(E)-3-chloroallyloxyimino] propyl]-5-[2-(ethylthio) propyli]-3-hydroxycyclohex-2-en-1-l-one

Molecular formula:C₁₇H₂₆CLNO₃S

Structural formula:

Physical chemistry: Form clear,amber liquid.S.g./density1.14(20℃). V.p<1×10-2mPa(20℃)  Solubility Soluble in most organic solvents.Stability Aqueous hydrolysis DT50 28d(Ph5) 300d(Ph7),310d(Ph9).Aqueous photolytic DT50(sterile buffers, Ph5, 7and9), 1.7-9.6d (without photosensitiser),0.5-1.2d(without photosensitiser).

Use Post emergence control of annual and perennial grassed,at 60-240g/ha,in a wide range of broad-leaved crops(including such field crops as soya beans, cotton, flax, sunflowers, alfalfa,peanuts oilseed rape,sugar beet,tobacco,and potatoes),vegetable crops,trees and vines.To be used with a non-phytotoxic crop oil concentrate.

Mammalian toxicology:Oral Acute oral LD50 for male rats1630,female rats 1360,Skin and eye Acute percutaneous LD 50 for rabbits>5000mg/kg.Moderate skin irritant (rabbits).Not a skin sensitiser(guinea pigs).Inhalation LC50(4h) for rats>3.9mg/l(total aerosol).

Formulation types: 12%,24% Clethodim EC,92% Clethodim TECH; 

Packing: 12%,24% EC ,92% TECH: 200L/ Iron drum;

Specification:    Active in gredient          % ≥            92
                            Water                            % ≤             0.5  
                            Acidity（as H₂SO₄）    %≤              0.3
                            Insoluble in acetone      %≤             0.3