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Benzthiazuron & -benzthiazuron

[Benzthiazuron]

= 1-(Benzothiazol-2-yl)-3-methylurea

Trade name

Benzthiazuron (I, B): Gathinon, Gatnon, Merpelan

Chemical formula

C9H9N3OS

Purpose for use

Herbicide.

Toxicity

LD50 (oral): rat 1280 mg/kg.

Test organisms

Green algae (formerly including protozoa): Chlamydomonas reinhardtii (ref. ID; 4553)
Protozoa: Euglena gracilis (ref. ID; 4554)

[Metabenzthiazuron]

Test organisms

Green algae (formerly including protozoa): Chlamydomonas reinhardtii (ref. ID; 4553)