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Metamitron CAS[41394-05-2]

= 4-Amino-3-methyl-6-phenyl-1,2,4-triazixin-5(4H)-one

Trade name

Metamitron (I, B): Goltix

Chemical formula

C10H10N4O

Purpose for use

Herbicide.

Toxicity

LD50 (oral): rat (male) 3343 mg/kg, (female) 1832 mg/kg.
LD50 (oral): mouse (male) 1450 mg/kg, (female) 1463 mg/kg.

Test organisms

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