Title: Pendimethalin
CAS Registry Number: 40487-42-1
CAS Name: N-(1-Ethylpropyl)-3,4-dimethyl-2,6-dinitrobenzenamine
Synonyms: N-(1-ethylpropyl)-2,6-dinitro-3,4-xylidine;
N-(1-ethylpropyl)-3,4-dimethyl-2,6-dinitroaniline; penoxalin
Manufacturers' Codes: AC-92553
Trademarks: Herbadox (BASF); Pendimax (Dow AgroSci.); Prowl (BASF); Stomp (BASF)
Molecular Formula: C13H19N3O4
Molecular Weight: 281.31
Percent Composition: C 55.50%, H 6.81%, N 14.94%, O 22.75%
Literature References: Pre-emergence and pre-planting herbicide. Prepn: R. H. Kupelian,
DE 2232263 C.A. 78, 84010z (1973) and A. W. Lutz, R. E. Diehl,
DE 2241408 C.A. 78, 135858s (1973) (both 1973 to Am. Cyanamid). Activity: H. A. Roberts, W. Bond,
Proc. 12th Br. Weed Control Conf. 1, 387 (1974). Persistence in soil: A. Walker, W. Bond,
Pestic. Sci. 8, 359 (1977).
Properties: Orange-yellow cryst solid, mp 56-57°. Vapor press at 25°: 3 ′ 10-5 mm Hg. Soly in water at 20°: 0.3 mg/l. Sol in most organic solvents.
Melting point: mp 56-57°
Use: Herbicide.