Molecular structure of Benfluralin, CAS Number: 1861-40-1
Benfluralin (CAS 1861-40-1)
Alternate Names:
N-Butyl-2,6-dinitro-N-ethyl-4-trifluoromethylaniline
CAS Number:
1861-40-1
Molecular Weight:
335.28
Molecular Formula:
C13H16F3N3O4
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Benfluralin is a selective herbicide that functions by inhibiting the germination of weed seeds and the growth of roots. It acts by disrupting the formation of microtubules in the cells of germinating seeds, leading to the inhibition of cell division and elongation in the roots of susceptible plants. The mode of action involves interfering with the assembly of tubulin, a protein for the formation of microtubules, which are for maintaining the structure and function of plant cells. By targeting this specific cellular process, benfluralin effectively the growth of unwanted weeds without affecting the growth of desirable crops. This herbicide′s mechanism of action at the molecular level makes it useful for controlling weed populations in agricultural and horticultural settings.
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Benfluralin, 250 mg | sc-239285 | 250 mg | $36.00 |