Molecular structure of Alachlor, CAS Number: 15972-60-8
Alachlor (CAS 15972-60-8)
Alternate Names:
2-Chloro-2′,6′-diethyl-N-(methoxymethyl)acetanilide
Application:
Alachlor is a pre-emergence herbicide
CAS Number:
15972-60-8
Molecular Weight:
269.77
Molecular Formula:
C14H20ClNO2
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Alachlor is a member of the chloroacetanilide family of chemicals, which function by inhibiting protein synthesis in plants, leading to the disruption of plant cell growth and development. Alachlor is characterized by its aromatic ring structure linked to a chloroacetanilide group, contributing to its effectiveness. The molecule′s structure may allow it to be absorbed through the germinating shoots and roots, where it then may interfere with the plant′s ability to produce essential proteins. Alachlor may be valued for its efficacy in weed management, and may be an important tool for agricultural and horticultural research applications.
Alachlor (CAS 15972-60-8) References
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Alachlor, 250 mg | sc-252353 | 250 mg | $82.00 |