Fluridone

Agent Name
Fluridone
CAS Number
59756-60-4
Formula
C19-H14-F3-N-O
Major Category
Pesticides
Fluridone formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1-Methyl-3-phenyl-5-(3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-4(1H)-pyridinone; 1-Methyl-3-phenyl-5-(alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluoro-m-tolyl)-4-pyridone; Brake; EL 171; EL-171; Pride; Sonar; 4(1H)-Pyridinone, 1-methyl-3-phenyl-5-(3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Herbicides, Other
Description
White solid; [HSDB] Colorless solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an systemic herbicide for control of aquatic weeds in ponds and lakes; No direct food uses; [Reference #1]
Comments
N-methylformamide is the major degradation product after use in lakes and ponds; [Reference #1] See "N-methylformamide."
Reference Link #1
EPA Pesticide Chemical Search
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
9.75E-08 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) > 2,130,000 mg/m3/1h

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

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