Chemical Abstracts name

3,6-dichloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid

 

Biochemistry Synthetic auxin (acting like indolylacetic acid).

 

Mode of action Selective systemic herbicide, absorbed by the leaves and roots, with ready translocation throughout the plant via both the symplastic and apoplastic systems. Acts as an auxin-like growth regulator.

 

Uses Control of annual and perennial broad-leaved weeds and brush species in cereals, maize, sorghum, sugar cane, asparagus, perennial seed grasses, turf, pastures, rangeland, and non-crop land. Used in combinations with many other herbicides. Dosage varies with specific use and ranges from 0.1 to 0.4 kg/ha for crop use, higher rates in pasture.

 

Phytotoxicity Most legumes are sensitive.

 

Compatibility Precipitation of the free acid from water may occur if the dimethylammonium salt is combined with lime sulfur, heavy-metal salts, or strongly acidic materials

 

Formulation 48%SL