Mesotrione

Mesotrione
Mesotrione
Identifiers
CAS number 104206-82-8 YesY
PubChem 175967
ChemSpider 153301 YesY
ChEBI CHEBI:38321
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Properties
Molecular formula C14H13NO7S
Molar mass 339.32 g mol−1
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
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Mesotrione is an herbicide sold under the brand names Callisto and Tenacity. It is a synthetic analog of leptospermone developed to mimic the effects of this natural herbicide.[1] Mesotrione works by inhibiting the plant enzyme 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD) which is necessary for carotenoid biosynthesis.[2] Without the protection from carotenoids, the chlorophyll necessary for plant growth is degraded by sunlight.

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