Diclosulam (CAS 145701-21-9)

Diclosulam is a herbicide primarily utilized for controlling broadleaf weeds in maize and sorghum crops. It operates as a selective pre-emergence herbicide, meaning it is applied before the weeds′ germination. As an aryl urea herbicide, it belongs to the category of organic compounds acting as plant growth regulators. Its efficacy extends to the control of a wide array of weeds, including annual broadleaf weeds such as common lambsquarters, common ragweed, and common groundsel. Extensive scientific research has been dedicated to the study of Diclosulam′s properties and effects. Researchers have employed it to explore the impact of herbicides on plant growth and development, as well as the effects on soil microbial communities. Additionally, investigations have been conducted to assess its influence on weed control, environmental effects, and potential impacts on human health. Diclosulam achieves its weed-controlling effect by inhibiting the activity of acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase), an enzyme in fatty acid synthesis. By hampering this enzyme′s function, the herbicide prevents the formation of long-chain fatty acids essential for plant growth and development. Consequently, the targeted weeds perish as a result of this disruption.