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Simetryn (CAS 1014-70-6) - chemical structure image
Molecular structure of Simetryn, CAS Number: 1014-70-6
Simetryn (CAS 1014-70-6) - chemical structure image
Molecular structure of Simetryn, CAS Number: 1014-70-6
Molecular structure of Simetryn, CAS Number: 1014-70-6

Simetryn (CAS 1014-70-6)

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Alternate Names:
2,4-Bis(ethylamino)-6-methylthio-1,3,5-triazine
CAS Number:
1014-70-6
Molecular Weight:
213.30
Molecular Formula:
C8H15N5S
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For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Simetryn is a selective herbicide belonging to the triazine family that is widely used to control weeds in crops such as corn, soybeans, and sugarcane. Simetryn has a unique mode of action that inhibits photosynthesis in the target plants, thereby preventing their growth and development. It acts as a photosystem II inhibitor, which means that it blocks the transfer of electrons from water to plastoquinone in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis. This results in the accumulation of reactive oxygen species, which can cause damage to the photosynthetic apparatus and ultimately lead to plant death. Simetryn is highly selective in its mode of action, targeting only broadleaf weeds and leaving grasses unaffected. It can inhibit chlorophyll synthesis, reduce photosynthetic efficiency, and disrupt membrane integrity. Simetryn can also affect the uptake and transport of nutrients, leading to nutrient deficiencies and reduced growth. In addition, Simetryn can induce oxidative stress and damage DNA, which can lead to cell death.


Simetryn (CAS 1014-70-6) References

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  2. Effects of the triazine herbicide, simetryn, on freshwater plankton communities in experimental ponds.  |  Kasai, F. and Hanazato, T. 1995. Environ Pollut. 89: 197-202. PMID: 15091533
  3. Molecular and immunochemical characteristics of monoclonal and recombinant antibodies selective for the triazine herbicide simetryn and application to environmental analysis.  |  Nishi, K., et al. 2005. J Agric Food Chem. 53: 5096-104. PMID: 15969481
  4. Photodegradation and flow-injection determination of simetryn herbicide by luminol chemiluminescence detection.  |  Waseem, A., et al. 2008. Anal Sci. 24: 979-83. PMID: 18689937
  5. Behavior of simetryn and thiobencarb in the plough zone of rice fields.  |  Phong, TK., et al. 2009. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol. 83: 794-8. PMID: 19585064
  6. Acute toxicity of rice paddy herbicides simetryn, mefenacet, and thiobencarb to Silurana tropicalis tadpoles.  |  Saka, M. 2010. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 73: 1165-9. PMID: 20537391
  7. Application of an amphibian (Silurana tropicalis) metamorphosis assay to the testing of the chronic toxicity of three rice paddy herbicides: simetryn, mefenacet, and thiobencarb.  |  Saka, M., et al. 2013. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 92: 135-43. PMID: 23597675
  8. Spatio-temporal variations of selected pesticide residues in the Kurose River in Higashi-Hiroshima city, Japan.  |  Chidya, RCG., et al. 2018. J Environ Sci Health B. 53: 602-614. PMID: 30036130
  9. A molecularly imprinted polymer with integrated gold nanoparticles for surface enhanced Raman scattering based detection of the triazine herbicides, prometryn and simetryn.  |  Yan, M., et al. 2019. Mikrochim Acta. 186: 143. PMID: 30707371
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  11. Preparation and application of simetryn-imprinted nanoparticles in triazine herbicide residue analysis.  |  Tong, Z., et al. 2020. J Sep Sci. 43: 1107-1118. PMID: 31917521
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  13. Multiple detection of 15 triazine herbicides by gold nanoparticle based-paper sensor.  |  Guo, L., et al. 2022. Nano Res. 15: 5483-5491. PMID: 35310143
  14. Occurrence and Removal of Triazine Herbicides during Wastewater Treatment Processes and Their Environmental Impact on Aquatic Life.  |  Wang, M., et al. 2022. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 19: PMID: 35457424
  15. Modification by simetryn sulphoxide of a specific thiol group in rat haemoglobin.  |  Hughes, GJ., et al. 1981. Biochem J. 199: 61-7. PMID: 7337714

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100 mg
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