Description

Bifenox is a selective pre-emergence herbicide belonging to the diphenyl ether chemical class. It matters for its proven efficacy in controlling a broad spectrum of annual broadleaf and grassy weeds in key agricultural crops. This product is essential for agricultural professionals and formulators seeking reliable, residual weed control to protect crop yield and quality.

Application

• Pre-emergence Herbicide for Cereals: Primarily used in wheat, barley, and rye crops for control of weeds like mayweed, chickweed, and cleavers.
• Selective Weed Control in Rice: Applied in paddy fields to manage weeds without harming the rice crop.
• Turf and Ornamental Management: Employed in professional turf management and ornamental plant production for selective weed suppression.
• Industrial Vegetation Control: Used in non-crop areas such as railways, roadsides, and utilities for total vegetation management.
• Formulation Ingredient: Serves as a key active ingredient in the manufacture of emulsifiable concentrate (EC) and wettable powder (WP) herbicide formulations.
• Agricultural Research & Development: Utilized as a reference standard or active component in agrochemical R&D for new product development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bifenox
CAS No.	42576-02-3
Molecular Formula	C14H9Cl2NO5
Molecular Weight	342.13 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)-2-nitrobenzoic acid methyl ester; Modown; MC-4379; MC 4379; Bifenox herbicide; Methyl 5-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)-2-nitrobenzoate; 2-Nitro-5-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)benzoic acid methyl ester
EINECS	255-894-7

Quality Control

Our Bifenox technical material is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards and consistent performance. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications for identity, assay, and impurity profiles.

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. Store separately from food, feed, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light tan to brown crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Moisture (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Acidity (as H2SO4)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual ≤ 1.0%; Total ≤ 2.0%

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