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thifensulfuron methyl

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Description

Thifensulfuron methyl is a sulfonylurea herbicide that is widely used in agriculture to control a broad spectrum of weeds. It is a selective herbicide, meaning that it primarily targets specific weeds while having minimal impact on the crops. The synthesis of thifensulfuron methyl involves several steps, including the reaction of a sulfonyl chloride with an amine, followed by esterification with methanol. This compound acts by inhibiting acetolactate synthase (ALS), a key enzyme in the biosynthesis of branched-chain amino acids essential for plant growth. This inhibition leads to the disruption of plant metabolism and ultimately weed control. Thifensulfuron methyl is commonly applied to cereals, soybeans, and other crops. Its effectiveness, broad-spectrum activity, and relative safety to crops have made it an important tool for weed management in modern agriculture. Research on thifensulfuron methyl focuses on its efficacy, selectivity, environmental fate, and potential for resistance development. Studies aim to understand the mechanism of action, optimize application rates, and minimize potential adverse effects on non-target organisms and the environment.'

thifensulfuron methyl: structure in first source [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

thifensulfuron-methyl : A methyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of thifensulfuron with methanol. It is used as a post-emergence herbicide for the control of grass and broad-leaved weeds. [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 CID73674
CHEMBL ID1904815
CHEBI ID83453
SCHEMBL ID53606
SCHEMBL ID21300509
MeSH IDM0371124

Synonyms (64)

Synonym
AC-18013
79277-27-3
thifensulfuron-methyl
thifensulfuron methyl
NCGC00164306-01
dpx-m 6316
2-thiophenecarboxylic acid, 3-(((((4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)amino)carbonyl)amino)sulfonyl)-, methyl ester
hsdb 7354
methyl 3-(4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-ylcarbamoylsulfamoyl)-2-thenoate
inm 6316
refine
epa pesticide chemical code 128845
thiameturon-methyl
caswell no. 573s
pinnacle
methyl 3-[({[(4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)amino]carbonyl}amino)sulfonyl]thiophene-2-carboxylate
harmony
methyl 3-[(4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)carbamoylsulfamoyl]thiophene-2-carboxylate
methyl 3-(4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-ylcarbamoylsulfamoyl)thiophene-2-carboxylate;thifensulfuron-methyl
A23920
NCGC00164306-02
tox21_303088
cas-79277-27-3
dtxcid804124
NCGC00257197-01
dtxsid1024124 ,
tox21_202184
NCGC00259733-01
thifensulfuron-methyl [ansi:iso:bsi]
thifensulfuron methyl ester
5vfh25es6f ,
pinnacle 25df
refine df
unii-5vfh25es6f
harmony 75df
harmony gt
harmony gt-xp
FT-0630865
AKOS015895549
thifensulfuron-methyl [iso]
methyl 3-(4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-ylcarbamoylsulfamoyl)thiophene-2-carboxylate
thifensulfuron-methyl [mi]
thifensulfuron-methyl [hsdb]
SCHEMBL53606
T3166
CHEMBL1904815
chebi:83453 ,
methyl 3-{[(4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)carbamoyl]sulfamoyl}thiophene-2-carboxylate
thifensulfuron-methyl, pestanal(r), analytical standard
mfcd00468118
methyl 3-(n-(4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-ylcarbamoyl)sulfamoyl)thiophene-2-carboxylate
hifensulfuron methyl
methyl 3-(n-((4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)carbamoyl)sulfamoyl)thiophene-2-carboxylate
R4O ,
Q22808965
thifensulfuron-methyl 100 microg/ml in acetonitrile
AS-12829
SCHEMBL21300509
T72949
methyl 3-({[(4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)carbamoyl]amino}sulfonyl)thiophene-2-carboxylate
EN300-1708877
CS-0031882
HY-W020020
Z3234883112
[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.
agrochemicalAn agrochemical is a substance that is used in agriculture or horticulture.
[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
N-sulfonylureaA urea in which one of the hydrogens attached to a nitrogen of the urea group is replaced by a sulfonyl group. The N-sulfonylurea moiety is a key group in various herbicides, as well as in a number of antidiabetic drugs used in the management of type 2 diabetis mellitus.
thiophenesCompounds containing at least one thiophene ring.
1,3,5-triazinesAny compound with a 1,3,5-triazine skeleton, in which nitrogen atoms replace carbon at positions 1, 3 and 5 of the core benzene ring structure.
methyl esterAny carboxylic ester resulting from the formal condensation of a carboxy group with methanol.
[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]

Protein Targets (4)

Potency Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (µ)Min (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
retinoic acid nuclear receptor alpha variant 1Homo sapiens (human)Potency39.35660.003041.611522,387.1992AID1159552
estrogen-related nuclear receptor alphaHomo sapiens (human)Potency78.52670.001530.607315,848.9004AID1224841
thyroid hormone receptor beta isoform aHomo sapiens (human)Potency0.00560.010039.53711,122.0200AID588547
thyroid hormone receptor beta isoform 2Rattus norvegicus (Norway rat)Potency69.98700.000323.4451159.6830AID743065
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (10)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's4 (40.00)29.6817
2010's4 (40.00)24.3611
2020's2 (20.00)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 34.95

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 Index34.95 (24.57)
Research Supply Index2.64 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.66 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index50.91 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.38 (0.95)

This Compound (34.95)

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%
Other13 (100.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]