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metazachlor

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Description

Metazachlor is a pre-emergent herbicide used to control broadleaf weeds and grasses in various crops, such as corn, soybeans, and cotton. It is synthesized through a multi-step process involving the reaction of 2,6-dichlorobenzoyl chloride with 2-chloro-N-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)acetamide. Metazachlor inhibits the growth of weeds by interfering with the synthesis of essential amino acids in plant cells. This interference disrupts the growth and development of weed seedlings, preventing them from emerging and competing with the crop. The effectiveness of metazachlor can be influenced by factors such as soil type, temperature, and moisture. Metazachlor is studied extensively to understand its environmental fate and potential impacts on non-target organisms, as well as to develop more efficient and sustainable herbicide application strategies. The compound is also studied to explore its potential for resistance management, aiming to prevent the development of weed populations that are tolerant to this herbicide. Overall, metazachlor plays a significant role in weed control in agricultural settings, and its research is crucial for optimizing its use and minimizing any potential negative consequences.'

metazachlor: alpha-chloroacetamide herbicide [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

metazachlor : An organochlorine compound that is 2-chloroacetamide substituted by a 2,6-dimethylphenyl and a (1H-pyrazol-1-ylmethyl) group at the nitrogen atom. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID49384
CHEMBL ID2272118
CHEBI ID6798
SCHEMBL ID55016
MeSH IDM0512465

Synonyms (48)

Synonym
acetamide, 2-chloro-n-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-n-(1h-pyrazol-1-ylmethyl)-
bas 479h
metazachlore
2-chloro-n-(pyrazol-1-ylmethyl)acet-2',6'-xylidide
2-chloro-n-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-n-(1h-pyrazol-1-ylmethyl)-acetamide
2-chloro-n-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-n-(1h-pyrazol-1-ylmethyl)acetamide
metazachlore [iso-french]
einecs 266-583-0
metazachlor [bsi:iso]
butisan s
brn 0621550
metazachlor
67129-08-2
2-chloro-n-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-n-(pyrazol-1-ylmethyl)acetamide
FT-0658709
A835640
tpy2k437o4 ,
5-23-04-00126 (beilstein handbook reference)
unii-tpy2k437o4
pree
AKOS015915018
CHEMBL2272118
chebi:6798 ,
metazachlor [mi]
metazachlor [iso]
2-chloro-2',6'-dimethyl-n-(pyrazol-1-ylmethyl)acetanilide
SCHEMBL55016
EG-0202
2-chloro-2',6'-dimethyl-n-(pyrazol-1-yl-methyl)-acetanilide
DTXSID4058156
bas 47900h
metazochlor
W-104729
n-((1h-pyrazol-1-yl)methyl)-2-chloro-n-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)acetamide
us9138393, metazachlor
us9144538, metazachlor
bdbm181131
metazachlor, pestanal(r), analytical standard
metazachlor 100 microg/ml in acetone
metazachlor 100 microg/ml in acetonitrile
mfcd00055509
Q15834927
D97499
CS-0128829
HY-136373
2-chloro-n-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-n-[(1h-pyrazol-1-yl)methyl]acetamide
EN300-6486517
Z3234906187

Research Excerpts

Overview

Metazachlor is a chloroacetamide herbicide. It is frequently used in Brassica napus cultivations around the world.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Metazachlor is a chloroacetamide herbicide, frequently used in Brassica napus cultivations around the world. "( The functional role of the photosynthetic apparatus in the recovery of Brassica napus plants from pre-emergent metazachlor exposure.
Biermans, G; Cuypers, A; Horemans, N; Koleva, L; Vangronsveld, J; Vassilev, A; Vercampt, H, 2016
)
2.09
"Metazachlor is a frequently used herbicide with concentrations in surface waters up to 100 microg L(-1). "( Response of plankton communities in freshwater pond and stream mesocosms to the herbicide metazachlor.
Berghahn, R; Feibicke, M; Mohr, S; Schmidt, R; Schmiediche, R, 2008
)
2.01

Dosage Studied

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Five systems of each type were dosed once with 5, 20, 80, 200 and 500 microgL(-1) metazachlor and three ponds and three streams served as controls."( Effects of the herbicide metazachlor on macrophytes and ecosystem function in freshwater pond and stream mesocosms.
Berghahn, R; Feibicke, M; Meinecke, S; Mohr, S; Ottenströer, T; Schmidt, R; Schmiediche, R; Schmiedling, I, 2007
)
0.87
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (3)

RoleDescription
environmental contaminantAny minor or unwanted substance introduced into the environment that can have undesired effects.
xenobioticA xenobiotic (Greek, xenos "foreign"; bios "life") is a compound that is foreign to a living organism. Principal xenobiotics include: drugs, carcinogens and various compounds that have been introduced into the environment by artificial means.
herbicideA substance used to destroy plant pests.
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (3)

ClassDescription
aromatic amideAn amide in which the amide linkage is bonded directly to an aromatic system.
organochlorine compoundAn organochlorine compound is a compound containing at least one carbon-chlorine bond.
pyrazoles
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Bioassays (5)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1105321Herbicidal activity against Triticum aestivum (wheat) assessed as inhibition of root growth at 200 ug/ml relative to control2011Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), Mar-30, Volume: 16, Issue:4
Synthesis and herbicidal activity of 5-(4-hydroxybenzyl)-2-thioxoimidazolidin-4-one esters.
AID1105322Herbicidal activity against Triticum aestivum (wheat) assessed as inhibition of height growth at 200 ug/ml relative to control2011Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), Mar-30, Volume: 16, Issue:4
Synthesis and herbicidal activity of 5-(4-hydroxybenzyl)-2-thioxoimidazolidin-4-one esters.
AID1105323Herbicidal activity against Zea mays (maize) assessed as inhibition of root growth at 200 ug/ml relative to control2011Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), Mar-30, Volume: 16, Issue:4
Synthesis and herbicidal activity of 5-(4-hydroxybenzyl)-2-thioxoimidazolidin-4-one esters.
AID1105320Herbicidal activity against Arabidopsis thaliana assessed as inhibition of seed germination at 200 ug/ml relative to control2011Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), Mar-30, Volume: 16, Issue:4
Synthesis and herbicidal activity of 5-(4-hydroxybenzyl)-2-thioxoimidazolidin-4-one esters.
AID1105324Herbicidal activity against Zea mays (maize) assessed as inhibition of height growth at 200 ug/ml relative to control2011Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), Mar-30, Volume: 16, Issue:4
Synthesis and herbicidal activity of 5-(4-hydroxybenzyl)-2-thioxoimidazolidin-4-one esters.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (27)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's3 (11.11)29.6817
2010's17 (62.96)24.3611
2020's7 (25.93)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 30.05

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be moderate demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index30.05 (24.57)
Research Supply Index3.33 (2.92)
Research Growth Index5.21 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index66.41 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index3.91 (0.95)

This Compound (30.05)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews0 (0.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other27 (100.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]