Haloxyfop-R;methyl (R)-(+)-2-[4-[[3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinyl]oxy]phenoxy]propanoate

(R)-2-[4-(3-chloro-5-trifluoromethyl-2-pyridyloxy)phenoxy]propionic acid

C₁₆H₁₃ClF₃NO₄

Form Colourless crystals.

Melting point 70.5-74.5℃.

Solubility In water 375 mg/l (20℃). In acetone, dichloromethane, methanol, xylene >639 g/l (20℃).

Oral Acute oral LD50 for male rats 300, female rats 623 mg/kg.

Skin and eye Acute percutaneous LD50 for rats >2000 mg/kg.

Non-irritant to skin; slightly irritating to eyes (rabbits).

Used post-emergence for control of annual and perennial grasses in sugar beet, fodder beet, oilseed rape, potatoes, leaf vegetables, onions, flax, sunflowers, soya beans, vines, strawberries, and other crops.