Alloxydim
Chemical compound
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Alloxydim is a chemical compound. Its formula is C17H25NO5. A member of the cyclohexanedione herbicide class, alloxydim is a post-emergence herbicide.[2] The sodium salt is a hygroscopic, water-soluble colorless solid.[3]
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Methyl 2-hydroxy-6,6-dimethyl-4-oxo-3-[(E)-N-prop-2-enoxy-C-propylcarbonimidoyl]cyclohex-2-ene-1-carboxylate | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.054.284 |
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| C17H25NO5 | |
| Molar mass | 323.389 g·mol−1 |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Alloxydim's HRAC classification is Group A (Australia and global), or Group 1 (numeric). Group A herbicides inhibit acetyl CoA carboxylase, (ACCase).[4]
Synthesis
Alloxydim may be produced by a multi-step reaction from mesityl oxide with dimethyl malonate, butyryl chloride, and o-ethylhydroxylamine.[5]
Uses
Alloxydim is a grass herbicide that acts by inhibiting acetyl-CoA carboxylase.[2] It was developed by Nippon Soda in 1976[6][7] and used from 1978 to 1992 in Germany.[8]
