Nicosulfuron is the ISO common name of a selective herbicide from the group of the sulfonylureas. It is used in the cultivation of maize, for the control of annual grass crops.
Structural formula, molecular model |
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Structural formula of nicosulfuron |
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General |
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Molecular formula |
C 15 H 18 N 6 O 6 S |
IUPAC Name |
2 - [(4,6-dimethoxy-pyrimidin-2-ylcarbamoyl) sulfamoyl] -N, N-dimethylnicotinamide |
Other names |
1- (4,6-dimethoxy-pyrimidin-2-yl) -3- (3-dimethylcarbamoyl-2-pyridylsulfonyl) urea, Motivell, Milagro, Accent |
Molar mass |
410,4 g / mol |
SMILES |
CN (C) C (= O) C1 = C (N = CC = C1) S (= O) (= O) NC (= O) NC2 = NC (= CC (= N2) OC) OC |
CAS Number |
111991-09-4 |
Physical properties |
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Appearance |
fixed |
Color |
white |
Density |
0.31 g / cm³ |
Melting point |
170 ° C |
Solubility inwater |
(at 20 ° C) 9.5 g / L |
Soluble in |
acetone, dichloromethane |
Slightly soluble in |
water |