Common Name
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).
Acetochlor
Acetochlor is a chloroacetanilide herbicide used pre-emergence to control annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in maize, soybean, sorghum, and groundnut cultivation. Its herbicidal activity results from inhibition of protein synthesis …
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Paraquat is a widely used but highly toxic herbicide that continues to cause severe poisoning and death worldwide. Paraquat poisoning is associated with a high fatality rate of approximately 33.0%-91.7%, …
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