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Metribuzin CAS[21087-64-9]

= 4-Amino-6-tert-butyl-3-methylthio-1,2,4-triazixin-5(4H)-one, = 4-Amino-6-(t-butyl)-4-methylthio-1,2,4-triazine-5-one (ref. ID; 4554)

Trade name

Metribuzin (J, I, B): Lexone, Sencor, Sencora, Sencoral, Sencorex

Chemical formula

C8H14N4OS

Purpose for use

Herbicide.

Toxicity

LD50 (oral): rat (male) 2200 mg/kg, (female) 2345 mg/kg.

Test organisms

Green algae (formerly including protozoa): Chlamydomonas reinharditii (ref. ID; 4553, 4565)
Protozoa: Euglena gracilis (ref. ID; 4554)
Oligochaeta: Eisenia foetida (ref. ID; 7012)