Sulfentrazone

Agent Name
Sulfentrazone
CAS Number
122836-35-5
Formula
C11-H10-Cl2-F2-N4-O3-S
Major Category
Pesticides
Sulfentrazone formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Authority; F 6285; N-(2,4-Dichloro-5-(4-(difluoromethyl)-4,5-dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Herbicides, Protox-Inhibiting
Description
Tan solid; [Merck Index] Colorless solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as pre-emergence or pre-plant herbicide for control of broad-leaved and grass weeds in soybeans, sugarcane, tobacco, and turf; [HSDB] Used as a herbicide in the production of soybeans; [Reference #1]
Comments
The protox inhibitor herbicides (Fomesafen, Oxadiazon, Lactofen, Sulfentrazone, Carfentrazone-ethyl, Oxyfluorofen and Bifenox) can disrupt porphyrin metabolism; "It has been speculated that a transient form of porphyria variegate may occur following a massive exposure or long-term exposure to lower doses." [HSDB] Reproductive toxin in animal studies; [PubChem] May cause eye irritation; [MSDSonline] See "Fluthiacet-methyl."
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
9.75E-10 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) > 4,140 mg/m3/4h

Adverse Effects

Reproductive Toxin
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: