Acetochlor丨CAS 34256-82-1

Acetochlor丨CAS 34256-82-1
Product Introduction:
Catalog No.: SS118733
CAS No.: 34256-82-1
Assay: 90% min
Product Name: Acetochlor
Molecular Formula: C14H20ClNO2
Molecular Weight: 269.77
Synonym(s): 2-Chloro-N-(ethoxymethyl)-N-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)acetamide
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Technical Parameters
Description

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Specifications

Appearance

Brown or brownish yellow homogeneous liquid

Assay

90% min

Primary Amide

2.0% max

Water

0.3% max

pH

3.5 ~ 7.0

 

 

Transport Information

Parameter

Specification

UN Number

3082

Class

 

Packing Group

 

H.S. Code

3808931190999

Stability & Reactivity

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions.

Storage

Tightly closed. Store in a closed, dry, ventilated place

Condition to Avoid

 

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Introduction

 

Acetochlor丨CAS 34256-82-1 is a selective, pre-emergent herbicide widely used to control annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in row crops such as corn, soybeans, and sorghum. Acetochlor belongs to the chloroacetanilide chemical class and acts by inhibiting the synthesis of very long-chain fatty acids in germinating weed seedlings. This mode of action prevents cell division and elongation, effectively stopping weeds before they emerge.

 

Key Applications

 

A. Pre-Emergence Herbicide

Acetochlor丨CAS 34256-82-1 is applied before or shortly after planting, but before weed emergence to control germinating weed seeds.

Main target crops:

Corn (maize) - primary use

Soybeans (in mixtures or specific formulations)

Sorghum, sugarcane, and cotton (in some regions)

Weeds controlled include:

Annual grasses (e.g., Setaria, Digitaria, Echinochloa)

Small-seeded broadleaf weeds (e.g., Amaranthus, Chenopodium)

B. Tank Mixes and Combinations

Often combined with other herbicides like atrazine, glyphosate, or mesotrione to broaden the weed control spectrum and prevent resistance.

Commercial premixes include names like Harness®, Degree®, and Surpass®.

 

Benefits of Acetochlor

 

A. Excellent Residual Control

Provides up to 4–8 weeks of soil residual activity, controlling weed germination and early development.

Minimizes competition with crops during critical early growth stages.

B. Soil-Applied Selectivity

Selective to many monocot crops, particularly corn and sorghum.

Causes minimal phytotoxicity when applied at label rates with proper seed placement.

C. Effective Resistance Management Tool

Useful in rotation programs to delay resistance to ALS inhibitors, glyphosate, and PPO inhibitors.

Contributes to diverse herbicide programs in integrated weed management (IWM).

D. Enhances Crop Yield Potential

Early weed suppression reduces competition for light, nutrients, and moisture, allowing crops to maximize yield potential.

E. Versatile Formulations

Available as emulsifiable concentrates, capsule suspensions, and water-based solutions, suitable for various application systems.

 

Conclusion

 

Acetochlor丨CAS 34256-82-1 is a highly effective soil-applied herbicide for the early control of weeds in major row crops, particularly corn. Its long-lasting residual activity, compatibility with other herbicides, and contribution to resistance management make it an essential tool in modern crop production. However, like all herbicides, its success depends on responsible application, environmental stewardship, and integration with other weed control methods for sustainable agriculture.

 

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