In this article, we will thoroughly explore Quinclorac and its impact on different areas of life. From its origins to its presence in today's society, Quinclorac has played a fundamental role in the way we interact, work and relate to the world around us. Through detailed analysis, we will examine the different perspectives and opinions regarding Quinclorac, as well as its evolution over time. This article seeks to provide a complete and multidimensional view of Quinclorac, allowing readers to better understand its importance and significance in various contexts.
Quinclorac is an organic compound with the formula C9NH4Cl2CO2H. A colorless solid, it is soluble in hydrocarbons and alcohols. The compound is the carboxylic acid of 3,7-dichloroquinoline.
Applications
Quinclorac is an herbicide used primarily to control crabgrass.[1] It is found in some household herbicides for lawn use. Most[citation needed] lawn maintenance companies use the product for the control of annual grass weeds like crabgrass.
Quinclorac is a synthetic auxin.[2][3]
Heap considers it to also have a cellulose herbicide action,[4] although some studies show quinclorac to have no cellulose action.[5]
Regulation and registration
Quinclorac is not approved to use in the European Union due to toxicity concerns.[6][7]
Resistance
Resistance to quinclorac is of concern in soybean cultivation. In rice, Graminaceous resistance is produced by the cytochrome enzyme CYP81A6.[8]
^Grossmann, Klaus; Kwiatkowski, Jacek (2000). "The Mechanism of Quinclorac Selectivity in Grasses". Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. 66 (2): 83–91. doi:10.1006/pest.1999.2461. ISSN0048-3575. S2CID84092985.