Acifluorfen-ethyl
CAS No. 77207-01-3
 
 

ACTIVITY: Herbicide (Diphenyl ether)

Systematic Name: Ethyl 5-(2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)-2-nitrobenzoate

Structure:

Regulatory Information
(only comprehensive for the US)
EPA Registered: No
EPA PC Code: 114403
Other Information
Molecular Formula: C16-H11-Cl-F3-N-O5
Manufacturers: Rohm & Haas Co.
Other Names: EINECS 278-640-7,
RH 8817, RH38817
Of special interest:
PAN Data 
Sept. 26, 2003: BASF sells acifluorfen to United Phosphorus

BASF HAS sold the compound acifluorfen to United Phosphorus Ltd., the companies have jointly announced. Acifluorfen, a herbicide active ingredient, is used primarily in the United States and Brazil in such products as Ultra Blazer, Storm and Volt herbicides. The sale includes all registrations, brands and trademarks. The sale is not subject to approval by any regulatory bodies. United Phosphorus, Inc., the North American subsidiary of UPL, will begin selling Ultra Blazer and Storm immediately in the United States. I shortly thereafter 2004,, UPL will begin selling Ultra Blazer and related acifluorfen products elsewhere in the world.

Adverse Effects:

As of November 2003: no information easily accessible. See 1992 submission in box below.


From TOXNET

1992 EPA/OTS; Doc #88-920003821

INITIAL SUBMISSION: ONE YEAR DIETARY TOXICITY STUDY OF RH-38,817 EXPERIMENTAL HERBICIDE IN DOGS WITH COVER LETTER DATED 06-10-92

Keywords:
ROHM & HAAS CO
BENZOIC ACID, 5-[2-CHLORO-4-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL) PHENOXY-2-

HEALTH EFFECTS
CHRONIC TOXICITY
MAMMALS
DOGS
ORAL
DIET

CAS Registry No: 77207-01-3
Order Number: NTIS/OTS0542067
Classification Code: TSCA Sect. 8ECP Rec 06/16/92

From TOXNET

1987 PLANT PHYSIOL (BETHESDA); 85 (4). 1146-1150.

Wavelength effect on the action of a N-phenylimide S-23142 and a diphenylether acifluorfen-ethyl in cotyledons of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) seedlings.

Authors: SATO R, NAGANO E, OSHIO H, KAMOSHITA K, FURUYA M

Author Address: Sumitomo Chem. Company Ltd., Takarazuka Res. Cent., Pesticides Res. Lab., 2-1, 4-chome Takatsukasa, Takarazuka, Hyogo 665, Japan.

Abstract: BIOSIS COPYRIGHT: BIOL ABS. Specific wavelengths of light required for expression of phytotoxic activity of S-23142 (N-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-5-propargyloxy)phenyl-3,4,5,6-tetra-hydrophthalimide) and acifluorfen-ethyl (ethyl-5-(2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)-2-nitro benzoic acid) were determined in cotyledons of cucumber seedlings using the Okazaki Large Spectrograph. Leakage of amino acids from the cotyledons was measured as an indication of the phytotoxic activity. The wavelength effects showed common major peaks of activity at 550 and 650 nanometers and a minor peak at 450 nanometers for both herbicides, indicating a common primary photoreaction. Concomitant application of DCMU (3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea) with S-23142 had little influence on the effective wavelengths for S-23142 activity. Light of 450 and 650 nanometers was relatively less effective in achlorophyllous tissue grown in far red light than in green tissue. These results strongly suggest that the phytotoxic action of

CAS Registry Nos:
84478-42-2
84478-42-2
77207-01-3

 
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