Norflurazon

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Norflurazon Structure
Norflurazon structure
Common Name Norflurazon
CAS Number 27314-13-2 Molecular Weight 303.67
Density 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 345.2±52.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C12H9ClF3N3O Melting Point 184ºC
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 162.6±30.7 °C
Symbol GHS09
GHS09
Signal Word Warning

 Use of Norflurazon


Norflurazon (SAN 9789) is a bleaching herbicide. Norflurazon can block carotenoid biosynthesis by inhibiting phytoene desaturase activity[1].

Summary: Norflurazon, with Chinese name as norflurazon, has CAS number 27314-13-2, molecular formula C12H9ClF3N3O, and molecular weight 303.67. It is a crystalline white solid with a melting point of 184°C and a boiling point of 345.2±52.0 °C, and a density of 1.5±0.1 g/cm3. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name norflurazon
Synonym More Synonyms

 Norflurazon Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description Norflurazon (SAN 9789) is a bleaching herbicide. Norflurazon can block carotenoid biosynthesis by inhibiting phytoene desaturase activity[1].
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References

[1]. Abrous-Belbachir O, et, al. Evidence that norflurazon affects chloroplast lipid unsaturation in soybean leaves (Glycine max L.). J Agric Food Chem. 2009 Dec 9;57(23):11434-40.  

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.5±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 345.2±52.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 184ºC
Molecular Formula C12H9ClF3N3O
Molecular Weight 303.67
Flash Point 162.6±30.7 °C
Exact Mass 303.038635
PSA 46.92000
LogP 2.45
Appearance of Characters Crystalline Solid | White
Vapour Pressure 0.0±0.8 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.567
InChIKey NVGOPFQZYCNLDU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CNc1cnn(-c2cccc(C(F)(F)F)c2)c(=O)c1Cl

 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
UR6150000
CHEMICAL NAME :
3(2H)-Pyridazinone, 4-chloro-5-(methylamino)-2-(alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluo ro-m-tolyl)-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
27314-13-2
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
0757115
LAST UPDATED :
199701
DATA ITEMS CITED :
6
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C12-H9-Cl-F3-N3-O
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
303.69
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
T6NNVJ BR CXFFF& DG EM1

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
8 gm/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
85ARAE "Agricultural Chemicals," Thomson, W.T., 4 vols., Fresno, CA, Thomson Publications, 1976/77 revision Volume(issue)/page/year: 2,108,1977
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Administration onto the skin
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rabbit
DOSE/DURATION :
>20 gm/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
PEMNDP Pesticide Manual. (The British Crop Protection Council, 20 Bridport Rd., Thornton Heath CR4 7QG, UK) V.1- 1968- Volume(issue)/page/year: 9,624,1991
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Unreported
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Bird - quail
DOSE/DURATION :
>1250 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
FMCHA2 Farm Chemicals Handbook. (Meister Pub., 37841 Euclid Ave., Willoughy, OH 44094) Volume(issue)/page/year: -,C221,1991
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Unreported
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Bird - duck
DOSE/DURATION :
>1250 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
FMCHA2 Farm Chemicals Handbook. (Meister Pub., 37841 Euclid Ave., Willoughy, OH 44094) Volume(issue)/page/year: -,C221,1991 *** U.S. STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS *** EPA FIFRA 1988 PESTICIDE SUBJECT TO REGISTRATION OR RE-REGISTRATION FEREAC Federal Register. (U.S. Government Printing Office, Supt. of Documents, Washington, DC 20402) V.1- 1936- Volume(issue)/page/year: 54,7740,1989

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol GHS09
GHS09
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H400
Precautionary Statements P273
Personal Protective Equipment dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves
Hazard Codes N: Dangerous for the environment;
Risk Phrases R50
Safety Phrases 61
RIDADR UN 3077 9/PG 3
RTECS UR6150000

 Synthetic Route

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Norflurazon Structure

Norflurazon

CAS#:27314-13-2

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Literature: Konecny, Vaclav; Kovac, Stefan; Varkonda, Stefan Collection of Czechoslovak Chemical Communications, 1985 , vol. 50, # 2 p. 492 - 502

 Articles31

More Articles

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A new F131V mutation in Chlamydomonas phytoene desaturase locates a cluster of norflurazon resistance mutations near the FAD-binding site in 3D protein models.

PLoS ONE 9(6) , e99894, (2014)

The green alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii provides a tractable genetic model to study herbicide mode of action using forward genetics. The herbicide norflurazon inhibits phytoene desaturase, which is r...

Novel bioassay for the discovery of inhibitors of the 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate (MEP) and terpenoid pathways leading to carotenoid biosynthesis.

PLoS ONE 9(7) , e103704, (2014)

The 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate (MEP) pathway leads to the synthesis of isopentenyl diphosphate in plastids. It is a major branch point providing precursors for the synthesis of carotenoids, t...

Functional characterization of the two ferrochelatases in Arabidopsis thaliana.

Plant Cell Environ. 38(2) , 280-98, (2015)

The enzyme ferrochelatase catalyses the formation of protoheme by inserting Fe(2+) into protoporphyrin IX. Although most organisms express only one ferrochelatase, all land plants analysed so far poss...

 NorflurazonBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: p53 small molecule agonists, cell-based qHTS assay
Source: 824
External Id: P53344
Name: Inhibition of Capsicum annuum (pepper) zeta-carotene desaturase expressed in Escheric...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Zeta-carotene desaturase, chloroplastic/chromoplastic
External Id: CHEMBL3081620
Name: p53 small molecule agonists, cell-based qHTS assay with human liver microsomes
Source: 824
Target: tumor suppressor p53 [Homo sapiens]
External Id: P53MS233
Name: Inhibition of Synechococcus PCC 7942 phytoene desaturase expressed in Escherichia col...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: 15-cis-phytoene desaturase
External Id: CHEMBL3081621
Name: p53 small molecule agonists, cell-based qHTS assay with rat liver microsomes
Source: 824
Target: tumor suppressor p53 [Homo sapiens]
External Id: P53MS898
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

4-Chlor-5-(methylamino)-2-[3-(trifluormethyl)phenyl]pyridazin-3(2H)-on
4-Chloro-5-(methylamino)-2-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]pyridazin-3(2H)-one
4-Chloro-5-(methylamino)-2-(a,a,a-trifluoro-m-tolyl)-3(2H)-pyridazinone
4-Chloro-5-(methylamino)-2-(α,α,α-trifluoro-m-tolyl)-3(2H)-pyridazinone
EINECS 248-397-1
MFCD00128055
4-chloro-5-methylamino-2-(α,α,α-trifluoro-m-tolyl)pyridazin-3(2H)-one
4-Chloro-5-(methylamino)-2-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-3(2H)-pyridazinone
4-Chloro-5-(methylamino)-2-(3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-3(2H)-pyridazinone (9CI)
4-chloro-5-(methylamino)-2-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]pyridazin-3-one

 Norflurazon | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What are the uses of norflurazon?
A: Main uses of norflurazon: Norflurazon (SAN 9789) is a bleaching herbicide. Norflurazon can block carotenoid biosynthesis by inhibiting phytoene desaturase activity[1].
Q: What is the LogP of norflurazon?
A: LogP of norflurazon is 2.45.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of norflurazon?
A: SMILES notation of norflurazon is CNc1cnn(-c2cccc(C(F)(F)F)c2)c(=O)c1Cl.
Q: What is the molecular weight of norflurazon?
A: Molecular weight of norflurazon is 303.67.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of norflurazon?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of norflurazon is 46.92000.
Q: What is the safety information for norflurazon?
A: Safety information for norflurazon: 61.
Q: What is the CAS number of norflurazon?
A: CAS number of norflurazon is 27314-13-2.
Q: What is the English name of norflurazon?
A: The English name of norflurazon is norflurazon.
Q: What is the physical appearance of norflurazon?
A: norflurazon appears as Crystalline Solid | White.
Q: What is the melting point of norflurazon?
A: Melting point of norflurazon is 184ºC.

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