A triazine herbicide
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Simetryn

Item No. 20392

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Technical Information
Formal Name
N2,N4-diethyl-6-(methylthio)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine
CAS Number
1014-70-6
Synonyms
  • NSC 163051
Molecular Formula
C8H15N5S
Formula Weight
213.3
Purity
≥98%
Formulation
A crystalline solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 30 mg/mLDMSO: 30 mg/mLEthanol: 30 mg/mLEthanol:PBS (pH 7.2) (1:4): 0.2 mg/mL
λmax
222 nm
SMILES
CSC1=NC(NCC)=NC(NCC)=N1
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C8H15N5S/c1-4-9-6-11-7(10-5-2)13-8(12-6)14-3/h4-5H2,1-3H3,(H2,9,10,11,12,13)
InChi Key
MGLWZSOBALDPEK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    Simetryn is a triazine herbicide that is primarily used to control broad-leaved weeds and grass in paddy rice and other crops.1 It is absorbed through roots and foliage and inhibits photosynthesis.2 Like other triazine herbicides, simetryn is characterized by high persistence and toxicity.1,3

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Rodríguez-González, N., Beceiro-González, E., González-Castro, M.J., et al. Application of a developed method for the extraction of triazines in surface waters and storage prior to analysis to seawaters of Galicia (northwest Spain). Scientific WorldJournal 536369 (2013).

    2. Jiang, L., Yang, Y., Jia, L.X., et al. Biological responses of wheat (Triticum aestivum) plants to the herbicide simetryne in soils. Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf. 127, 87-94 (2016).

    3. Saka, M. Acute toxicity of rice paddy herbicides simetryn, mefenacet, and thiobencarb to Silurana tropicalis tadpoles. Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf. 73(6), 1165-1169 (2010).