3-Hydroxy-2-phenylcyclopent-2-en-1-one

CAS: 5864-79-9

Ref. 3D-FAA86479

Product Information

• Name: 3-Hydroxy-2-phenylcyclopent-2-en-1-one
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: The herbicide 3-Hydroxy-2-phenylcyclopent-2-en-1-one is a phenoxy compound that inhibits the enzyme acetolactate synthase, which is required for the biosynthesis of branched chain amino acids. This inhibition leads to a shortage of these amino acids and growth inhibition in plants.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 174.2 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₁H₁₀O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%