Isoxaflutole

Synonyms

(5-Cyclopropyl-4-isoxazolyl)(2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanone; Balance; EXP 31130A; IFT cpd; Merlin; RP 201772; RPA 201772; Methanone, (5-cyclopropyl-4-isoxazolyl)(2-(methylsulfonyl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Herbicides, Other

Description

Off-white or light yellow solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Used as pre-emergence herbicide for maize; [Merck Index]

Comments

Liver is target organ. [HSDB] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]

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Biomedical References

7.5E-09 mm Hg

LC50 (rat) = 5,230 mg/m3/4h

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Yes

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Farming (Pesticides)