Chlorobromouron (CAS 13360-45-7)
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Chlorobromouron is a chemical compound that functions as a herbicide by inhibiting the photosynthetic electron transport chain in plants. It disrupts the electron transport process by binding to the QB-binding niche of the D1 protein in photosystem II, thereby preventing the transfer of electrons from water to plastoquinone. This interference ultimately leads to the inhibition of photosynthetic oxygen evolution and the production of reactive oxygen species, resulting in the death of the targeted plants. Chlorobromouron′s mechanism of action involves targeting the photosynthetic machinery of plants, disrupting their ability to generate energy from sunlight and ultimately leading to their demise. Chlorobromouron′s function is to serve for studying the mechanisms of photosynthesis and developing strategies for weed control.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Chlorobromouron, 250 mg | sc-227615 | 250 mg | $21.00 |