Metribuzin 21087-64-9

Common name

Metribuzin

Product category

Herbicide

ChemicalName

4-Amino-6-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-3-(methylthio)-1,2,4-triazin-5(4H)-one; Bay 94337

CAS

21087-64-9

Structure

Molecular Formula

C₈H₁₄N₄OS

Molecular Weight

202.21

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance: colorless liquid.Density: 1.28, Melting point: 125°C, Water solubility: Slightly soluble

Prevention Object

It is used for control of annual grasses and numerous broadleaf weeds in field and vegetable crops, in turfgrass, and on fallow lands.

Toxicity

Oral LD₅₀ values of 1090 to 2300 mg/kg in rats, 700 mg/kg in mice and 245 to 274 mg/kg in guinea pigs. It is practically nontoxic dermally, with a dermal LD₅₀ of 20,000 mg/kg in rabbits

Formulations

95% TC.70%WP.70%WS.75%WDG..75%DF.48%SC