C15H10ClF3N2O6S
438.8 g/mol
AgrochemicalWarning
Fomesafen
CAS72178-02-0EC276-439-9
Category
Agrochemical
Compound Class
Amide
Primary Use
postemergence herbicide for broad-leaved weeds
Fomesafen is a white crystalline solid used as a postemergence herbicide for broad-leaved weeds.
Postemergence herbicide for control of broad-leaved weeds in soybeans and other legumes
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Safety Reference
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H332Harmful if inhaled
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for Fomesafen (CAS 72178-02-0) is 2935.90.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2935.90
EU CN code (8-digit)
2935 90 90
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
5-[2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]-N-methylsulfonyl-2-nitrobenzamide
InChIKey
BGZZWXTVIYUUEY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CS(=O)(=O)NC(=O)C1=C(C=CC(=C1)OC2=C(C=C(C=C2)C(F)(F)F)Cl)[N+](=O)[O-]
Synonyms (21)
- Flex; Flexstar;PP021; Reflex
- Fomesafen
- Fomesafen (Standard)
- Fomesafen, PESTANAL(R)
- Fomesafene
- Fomesafene [ISO-French]
- Reflex
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