Metsulfuron-methyl

Metsulfuron-methyl is a systemic sulfonylurea herbicide that has been widely used to control broadleaf weeds and annual grasses in rice, corn, wheat, and barley. Metsulfuron-methyl exhibits high herbicidal activity and low mammalian toxicity, with an LD50 for rats exceeding 5000 mg/kg[1][2][3].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[74223-64-6]

UNSPSC

12352005

Hazard Statement

H410

Target

Herbicide

Type

Reference compound

Related Pathways

Metabolic Enzyme/Protease

Field of Research

Others

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/metsulfuron-methyl.html

Purity

99.62

Solubility

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

O=C(OC)C1=CC=CC=C1S(=O)(NC(NC2=NC(OC)=NC(C)=N2)=O)=O

Molecular Formula

C14H15N5O6S

Molecular Weight

381.36

Precautions

H410

References & Citations

[1]Guangyang Liu, et al. Visual and Colorimetric Sensing of Metsulfuron-Methyl by Exploiting Hydrogen Bond-Induced Anti-Aggregation of Gold Nanoparticles in the Presence of Melamine. Sensors (Basel) . 2018 May 17;18 (5) :1595.|[2]Boutin C, et al. Effects of the sulfonylurea herbicide metsulfuron methyl on growth and reproduction of five wetland and terrestrial plant species[J]. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry: An International Journal, 2000, 19 (10) : 2532-2541.|[3]Peterson L W, et al. Bensulfuron-methyl, metsulfuron-methyl and their combination for weed control in rice[M]//Pest Management in Rice. Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands, 1990: 358-367.