Mesotrione

Synonym(s):2-(4-Mesyl-2-nitrobenzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanedione

CAS NO.：104206-82-8
Empirical Formula: C14H13NO7S
Molecular Weight: 339.32
MDL number: MFCD04112617
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-11-04 20:04:50

What is Mesotrione?

The Uses of Mesotrione

Mesotrione is a herbicide that works by inhibiting 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD), a crucial enzyme for the biosynthesis of carotenoid in plants. Mesotrione is also a synthetic analog of l epospermone.

The Uses of Mesotrione

Herbicide.

What are the applications of Application

Mesotrione is a herbicide that works by inhibiting HPPD (4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase)

Definition

ChEBI: An aromatic ketone that is cyclohexa-1,3-dione in which one of the hydrogens at position 2 is substituted by a 4-(methanesulfonyl)-2-nitrobenzoyl group.

Properties of Mesotrione

Melting point:	165°
Boiling point:	643.3±55.0 °C(Predicted)
Density	1.474±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly, Heated)
pka	pKa (20°): 3.12
form	Solid
form	neat
color	White to off-white
BRN	8999656
CAS DataBase Reference	104206-82-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Mesotrione (104206-82-8)

Safety information for Mesotrione

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Health Hazard GHS08 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H373:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P202:Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P391:Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment P308+P313:IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.