Description

6-Hydroxybentazon is a key chemical intermediate and metabolite of the selective herbicide bentazon. This compound matters for its role in the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals and as a reference standard in environmental and metabolic studies. It is needed by manufacturers in the agrochemical industry, analytical laboratories for residue testing, and research institutions developing new herbicide formulations.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: Primary use in the synthesis and manufacturing of the post-emergence herbicide bentazon and its related derivatives.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Serves as a critical standard in HPLC and LC-MS methods for quantifying bentazon residues in soil, water, and crop samples to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Metabolite Studies: Used in environmental fate and metabolic pathway research to understand the degradation and transformation of bentazon in plants and ecosystems.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Potential building block in medicinal chemistry for the development of novel compounds, leveraging its benzothiadiazine dioxide core structure.
• Quality Control: Employed by agrochemical producers for in-process testing and final product quality assurance of bentazon-based formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Hydroxybentazon
CAS No.	60374-42-7
Molecular Formula	C10H12N2O4S
Molecular Weight	256.28 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(1-Methylethyl)-(1H)-2,1,3-benzothiadiazin-4(3H)-one 2,2-dioxide, 6-Hydroxy; 6-Hydroxy Bentazone; 6-OH-Bentazon; Bentazon Hydroxy; Bentazon Metabolite; 3-Isopropyl-6-hydroxy-1H-2,1,3-benzothiadiazin-4(3H)-one 2,2-dioxide
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Quality Control

Our 6-Hydroxybentazon is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by IR and NMR, purity assessment by HPLC, and control of related substances. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
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.