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Linuron (CAS 330-55-2)

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CAS Number:
330-55-2
Molecular Weight:
249.09
Molecular Formula:
C9H10Cl2N2O2
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For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Linuron is a herbicide that functions by inhibiting photosynthesis in plants. It acts by interfering with the electron transport chain in photosystem II, binding to the D1 protein. This disruption ultimately leads to the production of reactive oxygen species and the degradation of chlorophyll. As a result, the plant experiences a reduction in its ability to produce energy from sunlight, leading to stunted growth and eventual death. This mechanism of action makes Linuron effective in controlling the growth of various weeds in agricultural and horticultural applications.


Linuron (CAS 330-55-2) References

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  2. Comparison of linuron degradation in the presence of pesticide mixtures in soil under laboratory conditions.  |  Swarcewicz, M., et al. 2013. Environ Monit Assess. 185: 8109-14. PMID: 23525775
  3. Environmental dissolved organic matter governs biofilm formation and subsequent linuron degradation activity of a linuron-degrading bacterial consortium.  |  Horemans, B., et al. 2013. Appl Environ Microbiol. 79: 4534-42. PMID: 23666338
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  7. Using short-term bioassays to evaluate the endocrine disrupting capacity of the pesticides linuron and fenoxycarb.  |  Spirhanzlova, P., et al. 2017. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol. 200: 52-58. PMID: 28634053
  8. Maternal linuron exposure alters testicular development in male offspring rats at the whole genome level.  |  Bai, J., et al. 2017. Toxicology. 389: 13-20. PMID: 28705778
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  10. Exposure to herbicide linuron results in alterations in hematological profile and stress biomarkers of common carp (Cyprinus carpio).  |  Lutnicka, H., et al. 2019. Ecotoxicology. 28: 69-75. PMID: 30635749
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Linuron, 100 mg

sc-250252
100 mg
$58.00