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sulcotrione

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Description

Sulcotrione is a herbicide used to control broadleaf weeds in corn, soybeans, and other crops. It is a member of the triketone class of herbicides and is effective in inhibiting the enzyme protoporphyrinogen oxidase, which is essential for chlorophyll biosynthesis. The synthesis of sulcotrione involves a series of reactions starting from commercially available starting materials. Sulcotrione is absorbed by plant roots and leaves and translocated throughout the plant. It is metabolized by plants to various inactive products. Sulcotrione is widely studied for its efficacy in controlling weeds and its impact on the environment. Researchers are investigating ways to improve the selectivity of sulcotrione for target weeds, reduce its environmental impact, and develop new herbicides based on its mechanism of action. Sulcotrione has been found to be relatively safe for mammals and birds but may have some negative effects on aquatic organisms. Its use is regulated in many countries to minimize potential environmental risks.'

sulcotrione: a bleaching herbicide [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

sulcotrione : An aromatic ketone that is cyclohexane-1,3-dione substituted by a 2-chloro-4-(methylsulfonyl)benzoyl group at position 2. [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 CID91760
CHEMBL ID2252422
CHEBI ID83465
SCHEMBL ID55030
MeSH IDM0213754

Synonyms (47)

Synonym
AC-12558
bdbm50075318
2-(2-chloro-4-methanesulfonyl-benzoyl)-3-hydroxy-cyclohex-2-enone
1,3-cyclohexanedione, 2-[2-chloro-4-(methylsulfonyl)benzoyl]-
sulcotrione
2-(2-chloro-4-mesylbenzoyl)cyclohexane-1,3-dione
99105-77-8
2-(2-chloro-4-methylsulfonylbenzoyl)cyclohexane-1,3-dione
unii-5ueh9sxw7v
1,3-cyclohexanedione, 2-(2-chloro-4-(methylsulfonyl)benzoyl)-
5ueh9sxw7v ,
sulcotrione [iso]
sc 0051
2-(2-chloro-4-methanesulfonylbenzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanedione
AKOS015960856
FT-0642386
114680-61-4
2-[2-chloro-4-(methylsulfonyl)benzoyl]-1,3-cyclohexanedione
sulcotrione [mi]
sc-0051
129233-47-2
2-cyclohexen-1-one, 2-(2-chloro-4-(methylsulfonyl)benzoyl)-3-hydroxy-
ici-a-0051
2-(2-chloro-4-(methylsulfonyl)benzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanedione
2-(2-chloro-4-(methylsulfonyl)benzoyl)-3-hydroxy-2-cyclohexen-1-one
mikado
3-hydroxy-2-(4-(methylsulfonyl)-2-chlorobenzoyl)-2-cyclohexen-1-one
SCHEMBL55030
chebi:83465 ,
CHEMBL2252422
2-[2-chloro-4-(methylsulfonyl)benzoyl]cyclohexane-1,3-dione
2-(2-chloro-4-methylsulfonyl-benzoyl)cyclohexane-1,3-dione
DTXSID9058230
2-(2-chloro-4-methanesulfonylbenzoyl)cyclohexane-1,3-dione
2-(2-chloro-4-methanesulphonylbenzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanedione
2-(2-chloro-4-methanesulfonylbenzoyl)-cyclohexane -1,3-dione
2-(2-chloro-4-methanesulfonylbenzoyl)-cyclohexane-1,3-dione
CS-7791
2-(2-chloro-4-(methylsulfonyl)benzoyl)cyclohexane-1,3-dione
sulcotrione, pestanal(r), analytical standard
123174-48-1
HY-107368
DS-6039
Q22808904
HMS3749K11
C77376
sulcotrione 100 microg/ml in acetonitrile

Research Excerpts

Overview

Sulcotrione is a herbicidal agent belonging to the family of triketones. It was marketed for use in maize since 1993. Its environmental fate is not yet fully elucidated.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Sulcotrione is a herbicidal agent belonging to the family of triketones. "( Triketone toxicity: a report on two cases of sulcotrione poisoning.
Boels, D; Bretaudeau, M; Harry, P; Monteil-Ganière, C; Turcant, A, 2013
)
2.09
"Sulcotrione is a selective herbicide marketed for use in maize since 1993, but its environmental fate is not yet fully elucidated. "( Photolysis of the herbicide sulcotrione: formation of a major photoproduct and its toxicity evaluation.
Bohatier, J; Bonnemoy, F; Bonnet, JL; Hitmi, A; Ledoigt, G; Richard, C; ter Halle, A; Wiszniowski, J, 2009
)
2.09

Toxicity

Sulcotrione is more harmful towards the alga, but CP is more toxic to the bacterium and the protozoan.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" Sulcotrione is more harmful towards the alga, but CP is more toxic to the bacterium and the protozoan."( Photolysis of the herbicide sulcotrione: formation of a major photoproduct and its toxicity evaluation.
Bohatier, J; Bonnemoy, F; Bonnet, JL; Hitmi, A; Ledoigt, G; Richard, C; ter Halle, A; Wiszniowski, J, 2009
)
1.56
"Contamination by toxic agents in the environment has become matters of concern to agricultural countries."( Genotoxicity of sulcotrione pesticide and photoproducts on Allium cepa root meristem.
Goujon, E; Goupil, P; Ledoigt, G; Richard, C; Sta, C; Trivella, A, 2014
)
0.75

Bioavailability

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" The fate of both herbicides was influenced by the type of plant organ in which herbicide was incorporated, because of differences in herbicides bioavailability and organs biodegradability, but not by adjuvants."( Delayed degradation in soil of foliar herbicides glyphosate and sulcotrione previously absorbed by plants: consequences on herbicide fate and risk assessment.
Barriuso, E; Doublet, J; Mamy, L, 2009
)
0.59
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (4)

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.
carotenoid biosynthesis inhibitorAny pathway inhibitor that acts on the carotenoid biosynthesis pathway.
[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 (4)

ClassDescription
aromatic ketoneA ketone in which the carbonyl group is attached to an aromatic ring.
sulfoneAn organosulfur compound having the structure RS(=O)2R (R =/= H).
cyclohexanonesAny alicyclic ketone based on a cyclohexane skeleton and its substituted derivatives thereof.
beta-triketoneA triketone in which the each ketone functionality is located beta- to the other two.
[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]

Pathways (3)

PathwayProteinsCompounds
vitamin E biosynthesis (tocopherols)518
plastoquinol-9 biosynthesis I014
superpathway of plastoquinol biosynthesis119

Protein Targets (1)

Inhibition Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverageMin (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenaseArabidopsis thaliana (thale cress)IC50 (µMol)0.25000.07000.16000.2500AID1480411
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Biological Processes (1)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
tyrosine catabolic process4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenaseArabidopsis thaliana (thale cress)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Molecular Functions (1)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase activity4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenaseArabidopsis thaliana (thale cress)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Bioassays (25)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1480430In vivo inhibition of TAT activity in rat assessed as 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate formed in liver cytosol at 50 to 100 mg/kg/day measured after 90 days relative to control2017Journal of medicinal chemistry, 05-25, Volume: 60, Issue:10
4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvate Dioxygenase and Its Inhibition in Plants and Animals: Small Molecules as Herbicides and Agents for the Treatment of Human Inherited Diseases.
AID1090511Herbicidal activity against Digitaria sanguinalis (hairy crabgrass) assessed as inhibition of plant growth at 93.75 g/ha applied as pre-emergence treatment2006Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Sep-20, Volume: 54, Issue:19
A quantitative structure-activity relationship study of herbicidal analogues of alpha-hydroxy-substituted 3-benzylidenepyrrolidene-2,4-diones.
AID1090514Herbicidal activity against Echinochloa crus-galli (barnyard grass) assessed as inhibition of plant growth at 93.75 g/ha applied as pre-emergence treatment2006Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Sep-20, Volume: 54, Issue:19
A quantitative structure-activity relationship study of herbicidal analogues of alpha-hydroxy-substituted 3-benzylidenepyrrolidene-2,4-diones.
AID1090517Herbicidal activity against Echinochloa crus-galli (barnyard grass) assessed as inhibition of plant growth at 375 g/ha applied as pre-emergence treatment2006Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Sep-20, Volume: 54, Issue:19
A quantitative structure-activity relationship study of herbicidal analogues of alpha-hydroxy-substituted 3-benzylidenepyrrolidene-2,4-diones.
AID1103563Herbicidal activity against Digitaria sanguinalis (hairy crabgrass) assessed as inhibition in green house at 187.5 g/ha pre-emergence treatment measured after 15 days2005Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Nov-30, Volume: 53, Issue:24
Synthesis and herbicidal evaluation of novel 3-[(alpha-hydroxy-substituted)benzylidene]pyrrolidine-2,4-diones.
AID1090512Herbicidal activity against Digitaria sanguinalis (hairy crabgrass) assessed as inhibition of plant growth at 375 g/ha applied as pre-emergence treatment2006Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Sep-20, Volume: 54, Issue:19
A quantitative structure-activity relationship study of herbicidal analogues of alpha-hydroxy-substituted 3-benzylidenepyrrolidene-2,4-diones.
AID1090859Herbicidal activity against Echinochloa crus-galli (barnyard grass) assessed as plant bleaching effect at 100 ug/mL2005Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), Feb-28, Volume: 10, Issue:2
The synthesis and herbicidal activity of 1-alkyl-3-(alpha-hydroxy-substituted benzylidene)pyrrolidine-2,4-diones.
AID1090861Herbicidal activity against Echinochloa crus-galli (barnyard grass) assessed as growth inhibition at 10 ug/mL2005Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), Feb-28, Volume: 10, Issue:2
The synthesis and herbicidal activity of 1-alkyl-3-(alpha-hydroxy-substituted benzylidene)pyrrolidine-2,4-diones.
AID1090862Herbicidal activity against Brassica napus (oilseed rape) assessed as growth inhibition at 100 ug/mL2005Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), Feb-28, Volume: 10, Issue:2
The synthesis and herbicidal activity of 1-alkyl-3-(alpha-hydroxy-substituted benzylidene)pyrrolidine-2,4-diones.
AID1103569Herbicidal activity against Echinochloa crus-galli (barnyard grass) assessed as inhibition in green house at 750 g/ha pre-emergence treatment measured after 15 days2005Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Nov-30, Volume: 53, Issue:24
Synthesis and herbicidal evaluation of novel 3-[(alpha-hydroxy-substituted)benzylidene]pyrrolidine-2,4-diones.
AID1103565Herbicidal activity against Digitaria sanguinalis (hairy crabgrass) assessed as inhibition in green house at 750 g/ha pre-emergence treatment measured after 15 days2005Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Nov-30, Volume: 53, Issue:24
Synthesis and herbicidal evaluation of novel 3-[(alpha-hydroxy-substituted)benzylidene]pyrrolidine-2,4-diones.
AID1090516Herbicidal activity against Echinochloa crus-galli (barnyard grass) assessed as inhibition of plant growth at 750 g/ha applied as pre-emergence treatment2006Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Sep-20, Volume: 54, Issue:19
A quantitative structure-activity relationship study of herbicidal analogues of alpha-hydroxy-substituted 3-benzylidenepyrrolidene-2,4-diones.
AID1090863Herbicidal activity against Brassica napus (oilseed rape) assessed as growth inhibition at 10 ug/mL2005Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), Feb-28, Volume: 10, Issue:2
The synthesis and herbicidal activity of 1-alkyl-3-(alpha-hydroxy-substituted benzylidene)pyrrolidine-2,4-diones.
AID1090513Herbicidal activity against Digitaria sanguinalis (hairy crabgrass) assessed as inhibition of plant growth at 750 g/ha applied as pre-emergence treatment2006Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Sep-20, Volume: 54, Issue:19
A quantitative structure-activity relationship study of herbicidal analogues of alpha-hydroxy-substituted 3-benzylidenepyrrolidene-2,4-diones.
AID1103564Herbicidal activity against Digitaria sanguinalis (hairy crabgrass) assessed as inhibition in green house at 375 g/ha pre-emergence treatment measured after 15 days2005Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Nov-30, Volume: 53, Issue:24
Synthesis and herbicidal evaluation of novel 3-[(alpha-hydroxy-substituted)benzylidene]pyrrolidine-2,4-diones.
AID1103568Herbicidal activity against Echinochloa crus-galli (barnyard grass) assessed as inhibition in green house at 375 g/ha pre-emergence treatment measured after 15 days2005Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Nov-30, Volume: 53, Issue:24
Synthesis and herbicidal evaluation of novel 3-[(alpha-hydroxy-substituted)benzylidene]pyrrolidine-2,4-diones.
AID1480411Inhibition of Arabidopsis thaliana HPPD expressed in Escherichia coli JM105 using 4-HPP as substrate preincubated for 15 mins followed by substrate addition measured after 15 mins by HPLC analysis2017Journal of medicinal chemistry, 05-25, Volume: 60, Issue:10
4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvate Dioxygenase and Its Inhibition in Plants and Animals: Small Molecules as Herbicides and Agents for the Treatment of Human Inherited Diseases.
AID1103567Herbicidal activity against Echinochloa crus-galli (barnyard grass) assessed as inhibition in green house at 187.5 g/ha pre-emergence treatment measured after 15 days2005Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Nov-30, Volume: 53, Issue:24
Synthesis and herbicidal evaluation of novel 3-[(alpha-hydroxy-substituted)benzylidene]pyrrolidine-2,4-diones.
AID1090510Herbicidal activity against Digitaria sanguinalis (hairy crabgrass) assessed as inhibition of plant growth at 187.5 g/ha applied as pre-emergence treatment2006Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Sep-20, Volume: 54, Issue:19
A quantitative structure-activity relationship study of herbicidal analogues of alpha-hydroxy-substituted 3-benzylidenepyrrolidene-2,4-diones.
AID1103566Herbicidal activity against Echinochloa crus-galli (barnyard grass) assessed as inhibition in green house at 93.75 g/ha pre-emergence treatment measured after 15 days2005Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Nov-30, Volume: 53, Issue:24
Synthesis and herbicidal evaluation of novel 3-[(alpha-hydroxy-substituted)benzylidene]pyrrolidine-2,4-diones.
AID1480429In vivo inhibition of HPPD activity in rat assessed as micoL of O2 consumed in liver cytosol at 0.1 to 5 mg/kg/day measured after 90 days (Rvb = 91%)2017Journal of medicinal chemistry, 05-25, Volume: 60, Issue:10
4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvate Dioxygenase and Its Inhibition in Plants and Animals: Small Molecules as Herbicides and Agents for the Treatment of Human Inherited Diseases.
AID1090860Herbicidal activity against Echinochloa crus-galli (barnyard grass) assessed as growth inhibition at 100 ug/mL2005Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), Feb-28, Volume: 10, Issue:2
The synthesis and herbicidal activity of 1-alkyl-3-(alpha-hydroxy-substituted benzylidene)pyrrolidine-2,4-diones.
AID1090515Herbicidal activity against Echinochloa crus-galli (barnyard grass) assessed as inhibition of plant growth at 187.5 g/ha applied as pre-emergence treatment2006Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Sep-20, Volume: 54, Issue:19
A quantitative structure-activity relationship study of herbicidal analogues of alpha-hydroxy-substituted 3-benzylidenepyrrolidene-2,4-diones.
AID1103562Herbicidal activity against Digitaria sanguinalis (hairy crabgrass) assessed as inhibition in green house at 93.75 g/ha pre-emergence treatment measured after 15 days2005Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Nov-30, Volume: 53, Issue:24
Synthesis and herbicidal evaluation of novel 3-[(alpha-hydroxy-substituted)benzylidene]pyrrolidine-2,4-diones.
AID1480431In vivo inhibition of HGD activity in rat assessed as micoL of O2 consumed in liver cytosol at 5 to 100 mg/kg/day measured after 90 days relative to control2017Journal of medicinal chemistry, 05-25, Volume: 60, Issue:10
4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvate Dioxygenase and Its Inhibition in Plants and Animals: Small Molecules as Herbicides and Agents for the Treatment of Human Inherited Diseases.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (56)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's4 (7.14)18.2507
2000's22 (39.29)29.6817
2010's25 (44.64)24.3611
2020's5 (8.93)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 32.01

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 Index32.01 (24.57)
Research Supply Index4.04 (2.92)
Research Growth Index5.01 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index42.09 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (32.01)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews2 (3.57%)6.00%
Case Studies1 (1.79%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other53 (94.64%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]