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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.005.779 |
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| Formula | C9H10Cl2N2O2 |
| Molar mass | 249.09 g·mol−1 |
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| Density | 1.49 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 93 to 95 °C (199 to 203 °F) |
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Linuron is aphenylureaherbicide[1] that is used to control the growth of grass and weeds for the purpose of supporting the growth ofcrops likesoybeans.[2][3]
Linuron acts via inhibition ofphotosystem II, which is necessary forphotosynthetic electron transport inplants.[2][3] Fluometron'sherbicide resistance class isGroup C, (Australia),C2 (global),Group 7, (numeric, i.e. Group 5, due to a merger).[4]
Linuron has been found to producereproductivetoxicity in animals by acting as anandrogen receptor (AR)antagonist, and for this reason, is considered to be anendocrine disruptor.[2][5] Consequently, in January 2017, theStanding Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (SCoPAFF) of the European Commission DG "Health and food safety" decided to not renew its regulatory approval.[6] Sales are expected to cease by June 2017.[6]