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Alachlor

Description:
Alachlor is a selective herbicide primarily used for the control of annual grasses and certain broadleaf weeds in various crops, particularly corn and soybeans. It belongs to the class of chemicals known as chloroacetanilides and functions by inhibiting the synthesis of fatty acids in plants, thereby disrupting their growth. Alachlor is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic odor and is moderately soluble in water, which can lead to environmental concerns regarding its potential leaching into groundwater. Its chemical formula is C14H18ClN, and it has a relatively low vapor pressure, indicating that it is not highly volatile. Alachlor is subject to regulatory scrutiny due to its potential health effects, including carcinogenicity, and its persistence in the environment. As a result, its use is regulated in many countries, and it is important for users to follow safety guidelines and application protocols to minimize risks to human health and the ecosystem.
Formula:C14H20ClNO2
InChI:InChI=1S/C14H20ClNO2/c1-4-11-7-6-8-12(5-2)14(11)16(10-18-3)13(17)9-15/h6-8H,4-5,9-10H2,1-3H3
InChI key:InChIKey=XCSGPAVHZFQHGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:N(C(CCl)=O)(COC)C1=C(CC)C=CC=C1CC
Synonyms:
  • 2',6'-Diethyl-N-(methoxymethyl)-2-chloroacetanilide
  • 2-Chloro-2',6'-diethyl-N-(methoxymethyl) acetanilide
  • 2-Chloro-2',6'-diethyl-N-methoxymethylacetanilide
  • 2-Chloro-2′,6′-diethyl-N-methoxymethylacetanilide
  • 2-Chloro-N-(2,6-diethylphenyl)-N-(methoxymethyl)acetamide
  • 2′,6′-Diethyl-N-(methoxymethyl)-2-chloroacetanilide
  • Acetamide, 2-chloro-N-(2,6-diethylphenyl)-N-(methoxymethyl)-
  • Acetanilide, 2-Chloro-2',6'-Diethyl-N- (Methoxymethyl)-
  • Acetanilide, 2-chloro-2′,6′-diethyl-N-(methoxymethyl)-
  • Ala-Scept
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