Iodosulfuron-methyl-sodium (CAS 144550-36-7)

Iodosulfuron-methyl-sodium (ISMS) is a sulfonylurea herbicide employed in the management of numerous types of weeds in agricultural and non-agricultural locations. As a systemic herbicide, it absorbs via the foliage and roots of plants, moving to the meristematic regions. Iodosulfuron-methyl-sodium operates by impeding the acetolactate synthase enzyme (ALS), vital for plant growth and progression. The application of Iodosulfuron-methyl-sodium spans many countries where it aids in weed regulation in agriculture, forestry, turf, and non-crop areas. This herbicide has been the subject of extensive research regarding its utility in weed management. Its use extends to an array of settings like turf, forestry, and non-crop locations. Demonstrating effectiveness against a broad spectrum of weeds, including annual and perennial grasses, broadleaf weeds, and woody plants, it has also found use in aquatic weed control. Iodosulfuron-methyl-sodium functions by blocking the ALS enzyme, critical for plant growth and evolution. The inhibitor attaches to the enzyme′s active site, barring it from catalyzing the formation of acetolactate from acetyl-CoA and pyruvate. This inhibition disrupts the plant′s ability to synthesize essential amino acids and other compounds necessary for growth and development.