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Mesotrione (CAS 104206-82-8)

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Alternate Names:
2-(4-Mesyl-2-nitrobenzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanedione
Application:
Mesotrione is a herbicide that works by inhibiting HPPD (4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase)
CAS Number:
104206-82-8
Purity:
99%
Molecular Weight:
339.32
Molecular Formula:
C14H13NO7S
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Mesotrione is a herbicide that works by inhibiting HPPD (4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase). It is specifically designed to combat broadleaf weeds in crops like corn, sorghum, and sunflowers. As a selective herbicide, Mesotrione exclusively targets specific weeds while leaving the crop unharmed. Its mode of action involves inhibiting the photosynthesis process of the weeds, leading to their eventual demise. By employing Mesotrione, farmers can effectively manage weed growth without compromising the health of their crops.


Mesotrione (CAS 104206-82-8) References

  1. Effects of mesotrione on perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) carotenoid concentrations under varying environmental conditions.  |  McCurdy, JD., et al. 2008. J Agric Food Chem. 56: 9133-9. PMID: 18788815
  2. Isolation and characterization of mesotrione-degrading Bacillus sp. from soil.  |  Batisson, I., et al. 2009. Environ Pollut. 157: 1195-201. PMID: 19121884
  3. Mesotrione control and pigment concentration of large crabgrass (Digitaria sanguinalis) under varying environmental conditions.  |  McCurdy, JD., et al. 2009. Pest Manag Sci. 65: 640-4. PMID: 19235182
  4. Photosynthetic responses and accumulation of mesotrione in two freshwater algae.  |  Ni, Y., et al. 2014. Environ Sci Process Impacts. 16: 2288-94. PMID: 25059419
  5. Degradation of Mesotrione Affected by Environmental Conditions.  |  Su, W., et al. 2017. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol. 98: 212-217. PMID: 27896383
  6. Mechanism of resistance to mesotrione in an Amaranthus tuberculatus population from Nebraska, USA.  |  Kaundun, SS., et al. 2017. PLoS One. 12: e0180095. PMID: 28662111
  7. Dissipation of terbuthylazine, metolachlor, and mesotrione in soils with contrasting texture.  |  Carretta, L., et al. 2018. J Environ Sci Health B. 53: 661-668. PMID: 29842837
  8. Effects of the herbicide mesotrione on soil enzyme activity and microbial communities.  |  Du, Z., et al. 2018. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 164: 571-578. PMID: 30149356
  9. Impacts of hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD) inhibitor (mesotrione) on photosynthetic processes in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii.  |  Xu, K., et al. 2019. Environ Pollut. 244: 295-303. PMID: 30343230
  10. Enhanced disappearance of mesotrione and fomesafen by water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) in water.  |  Chen, Z., et al. 2019. Int J Phytoremediation. 21: 583-589. PMID: 30648422
  11. Effects of mesotrione on oxidative stress, subcellular structure, and membrane integrity in Chlorella vulgaris.  |  Zhang, F., et al. 2020. Chemosphere. 247: 125668. PMID: 31931307
  12. Preparation and characterization of cornstalk microspheric hydrochar and adsorption mechanism of mesotrione.  |  Zhang, Z., et al. 2021. R Soc Open Sci. 8: 202209. PMID: 34234952
  13. Charge-transfer complex-based spectrophotometric method for the determination of mesotrione in environmental samples.  |  Muhammad, M., et al. 2021. Environ Monit Assess. 193: 681. PMID: 34591205
  14. Ectopic expression of a rice triketone dioxygenase gene confers mesotrione tolerance in soybean.  |  Dai, S., et al. 2022. Pest Manag Sci. 78: 2816-2827. PMID: 35395133
  15. Effects of mesotrione on the control efficiency and chlorophyll fluorescence parameters of Chenopodium album under simulated rainfall conditions.  |  Sun, M., et al. 2022. PLoS One. 17: e0267649. PMID: 35657781

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Mesotrione, 100 mg

sc-224051
100 mg
$202.00