Bioactivity | Nicosulfuron is a selective herbicide belonging to the sulfonylurea family. Nicosulfuron is commonly used as a post-emergence herbicide to protect maize crops from weeds. Nicosulfuron inhibits acetolactate synthase (ALS) enzyme activity[1]. |
Name | Nicosulfuron |
CAS | 111991-09-4 |
Formula | C15H18N6O6S |
Molar Mass | 410.41 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, protect from light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light) |
Reference | [1]. Louis Carles, et al. Nicosulfuron Degradation by an Ascomycete Fungus Isolated From Submerged Alnus Leaf Litter. Front Microbiol. 2018 Dec 19;9:3167. |