C14H13NO7S
339.32 g/mol
AgrochemicalWarning
Mesotrione
CAS104206-82-8EC600-533-4
Category
Agrochemical
Compound Class
Other
Primary Use
Selective herbicide for maize
Mesotrione is a selective herbicide primarily used in maize cultivation. It was developed as a synthetic analogue of the natural compound leptospermone from the bottlebrush tree and acts by inhibiting the enzyme 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD).
Selective herbicide for maize cropsControl of broadleaf weeds in maizeResearch compound for HPPD inhibition studies
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Safety Reference
Warning
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for Mesotrione (CAS 104206-82-8) is 2930.90.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2930.90
EU CN code (8-digit)
2930 90 95
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-(4-methylsulfonyl-2-nitrobenzoyl)cyclohexane-1,3-dione
InChIKey
KPUREKXXPHOJQT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CS(=O)(=O)C1=CC(=C(C=C1)C(=O)C2C(=O)CCCC2=O)[N+](=O)[O-]
Synonyms (18)
- Callisto herbicide
- Mesotrione
- Mesotrione, PESTANAL(R)
- Tenacity
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