Cloransulam-methyl

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Cloransulam-methyl
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Names
IUPAC name
methyl 3-chloro-2-[(5-ethoxy-7-fluoro-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidin-2-yl)sulfonylamino]benzoate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
EC Number
  • 604-573-3
KEGG
PubChem CID
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C15H13ClFN5O5S/c1-3-27-15-18-10(17)7-11-19-14(20-22(11)15)28(24,25)21-12-8(13(23)26-2)5-4-6-9(12)16/h4-7,21H,3H2,1-2H3
  • CCOC1=NC(=CC2=NC(=NN21)S(=O)(=O)NC3=C(C=CC=C3Cl)C(=O)OC)F
Properties
C15H13ClFN5O5S
Molar mass 429.8 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white solid with a slight odor of mint
Density 1.538 at 20 °C
Melting point 216-218 °C
In water, 3 ppm (pH 5), 184 ppm (pH 7) at 25 °C
Vapor pressure 3.0X10-16 mm Hg (4.0X10-11 mPa) at 25 °C
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Cloransulam-methyl is a herbicide that is used for the control of weeds among soya beans and other crops. It is part of the chemical family of Triazolopyrimidine sulfonanilide.

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Characteristics

Cloransulam-methyl is non-volatile chemical with moderate solubility in water. [1] The chemical quickly decays via photolysis when in water. In its natural state, it appears as an off white powder with a faint mint smell. [2]

Cloransulam-methyl's HRAC classification is Group B (global, Aus), Group 2 (numeric), as it is an acetohydroxyacid synthase inhibitor. [3]

Uses

Cloransulam-methyl can be applied to the surface of the soil near soybean plants to control the growth of broadleaf weeds. [4] The chemical works by inhibiting amino acid synthesis in the plants. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 Lewis, K.A.; Tzilivakis, J.; Warner, D.; Green, A. (2016). "Cloransulam-methyl (Ref:XDE 565)". University of Hertfordshire . 22 (4). doi:10.1080/10807039.2015.1133242.
  2. "Cloransulam-methyl C15H13ClFN5O5S CID 86453". PubChem . Archived from the original on 2025-07-13.
  3. "Classification of Herbicides According to Site of Action" . Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  4. Tompkins, James (1997-10-29). "US EPA - Pesticides - Fact Sheet for Cloransulam-methyl" (PDF). US EPA . Archived (PDF) from the original on 2024-09-11.