Isoxaflutole

Agent Name
Isoxaflutole
CAS Number
141112-29-0
Formula
C15-H12-F3-N-O4-S
Major Category
Pesticides
Isoxaflutole formula graphical representation
Synonyms
(5-Cyclopropyl-4-isoxazolyl)(2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanone; Balance; EXP 31130A; IFT cpd; Merlin; RP 201772; RPA 201772; Methanone, (5-cyclopropyl-4-isoxazolyl)(2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Herbicides, Other
Description
Off-white or light yellow solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as pre-emergence herbicide for maize; [Merck Index]
Comments
Liver is target organ. [HSDB] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
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Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
7.5E-09 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 5,230 mg/m3/4h

Adverse Effects

Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Reproductive Toxin
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: