Category:
Intermediates&Fine Chemicals
CAS NO:
72178-02-0
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Fomesafen is a selective post-emergence herbicide used primarily in soybean and cotton crops. It functions by inhibiting protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO), disrupting chlorophyll synthesis. The molecular formula is C16H14Cl2N2O4S, with CAS No. 95768-03-7.
Strict adherence to PPE is required during handling to prevent skin irritation. Storage must be in cool, dry conditions away from incompatible oxidizers. Avoid application near water bodies to protect aquatic life.