Topramezone
Agent Name
Topramezone
CAS Number
210631-68-8
Formula
C16-H17-N3-O5-S
Major Category
Pesticides
Synonyms
(3-(4,5-dihydro-3-isoxazolyl)-2-methyl-4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)(5-hydroxy-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)methanone; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Herbicides, Other
Description
Light beige liquid; Technical product: White odorless solid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as post-emergence herbicide for corn; [HSDB]
Comments
A mild skin and eye irritant; Toxic to liver in animal studies; [HSDB]
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Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
3.8E-12 mm Hg
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: