Napropamide is an acetamide chemical herbicide. Its formula is C17H21NO2. It is sold under the trade name of Devrinol,[1] and was first manufactured in 1969.[2]

Use

Napropamide is used as a herbicide by inhibiting the growth of roots. It is used against annual grasses and broadleaf weeds.[1] The d-isomer is noted as being significantly more effective than the racemic mixture against certain weeds.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Neal J (November 18, 2014). "Devrinol (napropamide)". NC State Extension. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Wendeborn S, Godineau E, Mondière R, Smejkal T, Smits H (2012), "1.8 Chirality in Agrochemicals", Comprehensive Chirality, Elsevier, pp. 120–166, doi:10.1016/b978-0-08-095167-6.00102-6, ISBN 978-0-08-095168-3, retrieved 2024-11-26
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napropamide
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