Description

Pentanochlor is a selective herbicide belonging to the chloroacetamide chemical class, valued for its pre-emergent and early post-emergent control of annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in various crops. Its mechanism of action disrupts cell division in susceptible plants, providing effective and targeted weed management. This compound is primarily utilized by the agrochemical industry for formulating crop protection products and is of significant interest to researchers in herbicide development and environmental science.

Application

• Selective Herbicide Formulations: A key active ingredient in commercial pre-emergent and early post-emergent herbicide products for agricultural use.
• Broad-Spectrum Weed Control: Effective against a range of annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in crops such as soybeans, cotton, and peanuts.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Serves as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of more complex herbicide molecules and other agrochemicals.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial laboratories for studying herbicide efficacy, mode of action, and environmental fate.
• Crop Protection Solutions: Integrated into weed management programs to protect crop yield and quality from competitive weed species.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentanochlor
CAS No.	2307-68-8
Molecular Formula	C13H18ClNO
Molecular Weight	239.74 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(3-Chloro-4-methylphenyl)-2-methylpentanamide; Solan; CMMP; 2-Methyl-N-(3-chloro-4-methylphenyl)pentanamide; 2-Methyl-N-(3-chloro-p-tolyl)valeramide; N-(3-Chloro-4-methylphenyl)-2-methylvaleramide; Herbicide CMMP; Pentanochlor [ISO]
EINECS	218-983-5

Quality Control

Our Pentanochlor is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic methods for assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The product should be stored separately from strong oxidizers, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	84 - 87 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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