Sethoxydim
Agent Name
Sethoxydim
CAS Number
74051-80-2
Formula
C17-H29-N-O3-S
Major Category
Pesticides
Synonyms
2-(1-(Ethoxyimino)butyl)-5-(2-(ethylthio)propyl)-3-hydroxy-2-cyclohexen-1-one; Aljaden; BAS 9052; BAS 90520H; BAS 9052H; Checkmate; Cyethoxydim; Expand; Fervinal; Grasidim; NABU; NP 55; Poast; SN 81742; Sethoxydime [ISO-French]; Tritex-extra; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Herbicides, Other
Description
Odorless liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as selective post-emergence herbicide for control of annual and perennial grasses in vegetables, fruits, nuts, ornamentals, and other crops; [HSDB]
Comments
No teratogenesis in a single study of pregnant rabbits; [REPROTOX] Toxic to liver in animal studies; [HSDB]
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Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.6E-07 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 6,280 mg/m3/4h
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: