Metsulfuronmethyl

2 - (4 -methoxy -6-methyl -1 ,3,5- triazin-2- ylcarbamoylsulfamoyl ) benzoic acid

Colorless solid with a slightly sweet odor

Fixed

163 ° C

Soluble in water

Attention

• 5000 mg · kg -1 ( LD50, rat, oral)
• 2000 mg · kg -1 ( LD50, Rabbit, transdermal)

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Metsulfuron methyl is a chemical compound selected from the group of the sulfonylureas and triazines.

Production and representation

Metsulfuron methyl, by reaction of O - Sulfomoylbenzylbenzoat with ethyl chloroformate and 2-amino -4-methoxy -6-methyl -1 ,3,5-triazine are obtained.

Properties

Metsulfuron methyl is a colorless solid which is soluble in water. It decomposes rapidly under acidic conditions.

Use

Metsulfuron methyl is used as an active ingredient in pesticides. It is used as a herbicide against broadleaf weeds.

Metsulfuron methyl is since July 2001 in the European Union of an eligible crop protection agent for use as herbicide. In Germany, Austria and Switzerland pesticides are approved with this drug.