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A common name of a compound is a non-systematic, traditional, or trivial name often derived from its source, historical use, or physical properties rather than its chemical structure. Unlike systematic (IUPAC) names, common names are frequently used in daily life, industry, or commerce for convenience.
For example, Water (H2O) instead of dihydrogen monoxide,or salt for sodium chloride (NaCL).
Pendimethalin is a dinitroaniline compound (N-[1-ethylpropyl]-3,4-dimethyl-2,6-dinitrobenzenamine). It is an orange-yellow dye and stains hair and vinyl floor coverings green. Pendimethalin is also used to control grasses and weeds in field …
Read MoreQuizalofop-P-tefuryl and quizalofop-P-ethyl are ester variants of the active substance quizalofop-P (EFSA, 2008). Based on the results of toxicokinetics studies in rats, oral absorption, distribution, residues, elimination, and metabolism of …
Read MorePyroxsulam has low acute oral (LD50 >2000 mg/kg bw), dermal (LD50 >2000 mg/kg bw), and inhalational (LC50 = 5120 mg/m3) toxicity in rats. It is not a skin and eye …
Read MoreSulfosulfuron is a sulfonylurea herbicide. Sulfosulfuron indicates has a low order of acute toxicity by the oral, dermal or inhalation routes. No skin irritation or potential for skin sensitisation has …
Read MoreMesotrione has herbicidal activity against broadleaf weeds. Mesotrione is a 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD) inhibitor, a key enzyme of the tyrosine catabolic pathway, resulting in increased 4-hydroxyphenyl pyruvate, the proximal tyrosine …
Read More2,4-D (2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid) is a widely used phenoxyacetic acid herbicide employed for the control of broadleaf weeds in agriculture, turfgrass, and residential settings (EPA, 2026). Human exposure may occur through …
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