Description

5-Hydroxy-Clethodim Sulfone is a key intermediate in the synthesis of clethodim, a widely used post-emergence herbicide. This compound matters for its role in producing high-purity, effective crop protection agents that target grassy weeds in broadleaf crops. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the agrochemical industry for the production of herbicides, as well as by research institutions developing new formulations and studying metabolic pathways.

Application

• Primary Intermediate for Clethodim Synthesis: Essential for the commercial-scale production of the herbicide clethodim.
• Agrochemical Research & Development: Used in R&D labs for developing new herbicide formulations and improving efficacy.
• Metabolite and Degradation Studies: Serves as a reference standard or subject in studies analyzing the environmental fate and metabolic pathways of clethodim.
• Chemical Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in organic synthesis for creating novel sulfone-containing compounds with potential biological activity.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Hydroxy-Clethodim Sulfone
CAS No.	111031-11-9
Molecular Formula	C17H26ClNO4S
Molecular Weight	375.91 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Hydroxyclethodim Sulfone; Clethodim Sulfone Hydroxy Metabolite; (E,E)-(±)-2-[1-[[(3-Chloro-2-propenyl)oxy]imino]propyl]-5-[2-(ethylthio)propyl]-3-hydroxy-2-cyclohexen-1-one S-Oxide; 2-Cyclohexen-1-one, 5-[2-(ethylsulfinyl)propyl]-3-hydroxy-2-[1-[[(3-chloro-2-propenyl)oxy]imino]propyl]-, (5RS)-; A metabolite of clethodim.
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Quality Control

Our 5-Hydroxy-Clethodim Sulfone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets precise specifications for use as a high-grade intermediate. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.