Description

Metolachlormercapturate is a key analytical reference standard and metabolite of the widely used chloroacetamide herbicide, metolachlor. This compound is essential for environmental monitoring, toxicological studies, and ensuring regulatory compliance in agricultural and ecological safety programs. It is primarily utilized by agrochemical manufacturers, environmental testing laboratories, and research institutions focused on pesticide residue analysis and metabolic pathway elucidation.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a high-purity standard for the quantitative and qualitative analysis (e.g., HPLC, LC-MS/MS) of metolachlor residues in soil, water, and crop samples.
• Environmental Fate Studies: Critical for researching the degradation pathways, persistence, and bioaccumulation potential of metolachlor in ecosystems.
• Toxicological & Metabolic Research: Used in studies to understand the metabolism, toxicity, and potential health impacts of metolachlor in biological systems.
• Quality Control & Method Development: Serves as a benchmark in agrochemical quality control laboratories for validating analytical methods and ensuring product purity.
• Regulatory Compliance Testing: Supports testing to meet maximum residue level (MRL) regulations set by global authorities like the EPA, EFSA, and others.

Basic Information

Product Name	Metolachlormercapturate
CAS No.	159956-64-6
Molecular Formula	C15H20ClNO3S
Molecular Weight	329.84 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(2-Ethyl-6-methylphenyl)(2-methoxy-1-methylethyl)amino]-2-oxoethanethioic acid, S-(carboxymethyl) ester; Metolachlor mercapturate; Metolachlor metabolite; Alachlor mercapturate analog; N-(2-Ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-N-(2-methoxy-1-methylethyl)chloroacetamide mercapturate; Thiodiglycolic acid metabolite of metolachlor
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Quality Control

Our Metolachlormercapturate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques (HPLC, GC-MS, NMR) to ensure it meets the high standards required for analytical and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, analytical methods, and results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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