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Imazethapyr is a selective, systemic herbicide belonging to the imidazolinone chemical family. It is widely used in agriculture to control a broad spectrum of grasses and broadleaf weeds in various crops, including soybeans, peanuts, and alfalfa. Imazethapyr works by inhibiting the acetohydroxyacid synthase (AHAS) enzyme, essential for the synthesis of branched-chain amino acids in plants, leading to their growth cessation and eventual death.
Imazethapyr is a selective, systemic herbicide belonging to the imidazolinone chemical family. It is widely used in agriculture to control a broad spectrum of grasses and broadleaf weeds in various crops, including soybeans, peanuts, and alfalfa. Imazethapyr works by inhibiting the acetohydroxyacid synthase (AHAS) enzyme, essential for the synthesis of branched-chain amino acids in plants, leading to their growth cessation and eventual death.
Chemical Properties & Specifications
Acute Toxicity (Oral): Category 4 Eye Irritation: Category 2A Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment (Chronic): Category 2
H302: Harmful if swallowed. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects.
P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear protective gloves, clothing, and eye protection. P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P391: Collect spillage.
Used as a pre- and post-emergence herbicide to control annual and perennial grasses and broadleaf weeds in crops like soybeans, peanuts, and alfalfa.
Applied in leguminous vegetable cultivation to manage unwanted vegetation
Employed for vegetation control in non-crop areas such as rights-of-way and industrial sites.
Store at room temperature (typically 15–30°C or 59–86°F)
Keep in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight, moisture, and incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases.
Store in original, tightly sealed containers made of corrosion-resistant material to prevent contamination and degradation.
Available in 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, and 25 kg containers. Custom packaging options can be provided upon request to meet specific requirements.