Metolachlor

• CAT Number: R046531
• CAS Number: 51218-45-2
• Molecular Formula: C15H22ClNO2
• Molecular Weight: 283.79
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Chloro-N-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-N-(2-methoxy-1-methylethyl)acetamide; ?N-(1-Methyl-2-methoxyethyl)-N-chloroacetyl-2-ethyl-6-methylaniline; CGA 24705; Codal; Dual; Dual 720EC; Dual 960 EC; Dual II; Dual Magnum; Dual Triple; Jindual; Metetilachlor
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-chloro-N-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-N-(1-methoxypropan-2-yl)acetamide
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H22ClNO2/c1-5-13-8-6-7-11(2)15(13)17(14(18)9-16)12(3)10-19-4/h6-8,12H,5,9-10H2,1-4H3
• InChIKey: WVQBLGZPHOPPFO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCC1=CC=CC(=C1N(C(C)COC)C(=O)CCl)C

Metolachlor（Cat No.:R046531）is a pre-emergent herbicide widely used in agriculture to control broadleaf weeds and annual grasses that threaten crops like corn, soybeans, and sorghum. Its mechanism of action involves inhibiting protein synthesis in weed seedlings, thereby preventing their growth during the crucial early stages of crop development. Metolachlor’s effectiveness and low toxicity to crops make it a valuable tool for farmers seeking to increase yield and reduce competition for resources. It is applied as a soil treatment, where it forms a barrier that disrupts the germination and establishment of weed seedlings.