Atrazine

Nomenclature

Common name:Atrazine (BSI, E-ISO, (f) F-ISO, ANSI, WSSA, JMAF)
IUPAC name: 6-chloro-N2-ethyl-N4-isopropyl-1,3, 5-triazine-2, 4-diamine
Chemical abstracts name: 6-chloro-N-ethyl-N\'-(1-methylethyl)-1,3, 5-triazine-2, 4-diamine
CAS RN: [1912-24-9]
EEC no.: 217-617-8

Applications

Biochemistry: It is a photosynthetic electron transport inhibitor at the photosystemII receptor site. Maize tolerance is attributed to rapid detoxification byglutathione transferases.
Mode of action: It is a selectivesystemic herbicide, absorbed principally through the roots, but also throughthe foliage, with translocation acropetally in the xylem and accumulation inthe apical meristems and leaves.
Uses: Atrazine is used for the pre- and post-emergence controlof annual broad-leaved weeds and annual grasses in maize, sorghum, sugar cane,pineapples, chemical fallow, grassland, macadamia nuts, conifers, industrialweed control. In Europe, its use isconcentrated in maize and sorghum. Atrazine is also used in combination withmany other herbicides.
Phytotoxicity: Phytotoxic to manycrops, including most vegetables, potatoes, soya beans, and peanuts.
Formulation types: FW; GR; SC; WG;WP.

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