2-[2-chloro-4-(methylsulfonyl)benzoyl]-1,3-cyclohexanedione

2-(2-chloro-4-mesylbenzoyl)cyclohexane-1,3-dione

C₁₄H₁₃ClO₅S

Form Light tan solid.

Melting point 139℃.

Solubility In water 165 mg/l (25℃). Soluble in acetone and chlorobenzene.

Oral Acute oral LD50 for rats >5000 mg/kg.

Skin and eye Acute percutaneous LD50 for rabbits >4000 mg/kg.

Low rate of absorption through the skin; non-irritating to skin; mild eye irritant (rabbits).

Strong skin sensitiser (guinea pigs).

Inhalation LC50 (4 h) >1.6 mg/l.

Control of broad-leaved weeds and grasses post-emergence in maize and sugar cane.