Molekula
Alachlor
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Alachlor is a chloroacetanilide herbicide used primarily for the control of annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in crops like corn and soybeans. This chemical is identified by CAS number 15972-60-8 and carries no signal word. Molekula supplies Alachlor from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90035243
- CAS Number
- 15972-60-8
- IUPAC Name
- 2-chloro-N-(2,6-diethylphenyl)-N-(methoxymethyl)acetamide
- EC Number
- 240-110-8
- Exact Mass
- 269.1183
- SMILES
- CCC1=C(C(=CC=C1)CC)N(COC)C(=O)CCl
- InChIKey
- XCSGPAVHZFQHGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C14H20ClNO2/c1-4-11-7-6-8-12(5-2)14(11)16(10-18-3)13(17)9-15/h6-8H,4-5,9-10H2,1-3H3
- PubChem CID
- 2078
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Odour
- Odorless
- Melting Point
- 40 °C
- Vapour Pressure
- 2.20 × 10⁻⁵ mmHg at 25 °C
- log P (octanol/water)
- 3.52
Source: PubChem CID 2078 (HSDB, ICSC)
Frequently asked questions
What is Alachlor used for?
Alachlor is primarily used as a selective herbicide to control annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in crops such as corn, soybeans, and peanuts.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Alachlor?
Alachlor has the chemical formula C14H20ClNO2 and a molecular weight of 269.77 g/mol.
How should Alachlor be stored?
Alachlor should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in its original container, kept tightly closed and away from incompatible substances.
What grade of Alachlor is available?
Please contact our sales team to confirm the specific purity and grade currently available for your requirements.
Can Molekula supply Alachlor in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Alachlor in bulk quantities tailored to your specific research or industrial needs.
What documentation comes with the order?
Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to ensure full regulatory and safety compliance.
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.