Quizalofop-ethyl
Agent Name
Quizalofop-ethyl
CAS Number
76578-14-8
Formula
C19-H17-Cl-N2-O4
Major Category
Pesticides
Synonyms
2-(4-((6-Chloro-2-quinoxalinyl)oxy)phenoxy)propanoic acid ethyl ester; Assure; DPX-Y 6202; EXP 3864; Ethyl 2-(4-(6-chloro-2-quinoxalinyloxy)phenoxy)propanoate; FBC 32197; Pilot; Quinofop-ethyl; Targa; Xylofop-ethyl; Propanoic acid, 2-(4-((6-chloro-2-quinoxalinyl)oxy)phenoxy)-, ethyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Herbicides, Other
Description
White solid; [Merck Index] Colorless solid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as selective post-emergence herbicide for control of annual and perennial grass weeds in potatoes, soy beans, sugar beets, peanuts, vegetables, cotton, and other crops; [HSDB]
Comments
High-dose animal studies: Caused enlargement of liver cells; Not classifiable as to human carcinogenicity; [IRIS] May cause irritation; Can be absorbed through skin; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
6.49E-09 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 5,800 mg/m3/4h
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: