Fomesafen Reference Materials

Ensure Accurate Residue Analysis with High-Purity Fomesafen Reference Materials

Discover the precision and reliability of our high-purity Fomesafen reference materials, designed for accurate residue analysis in food and environmental samples. HPC Standards GmbH offers top-tier products tested to international quality standards, essential for laboratories ensuring compliance with regulatory limits.

Product		Catalog No./ CAS No.	Quantity	Price
Fomesafen		672890 72178-02-0	1X100MG	Please log in.
Fomesafen solution Concentration: 100 µg/ml Solvent: Acetonitrile		685742 72178-02-0	1X1ML	Please log in.

High-purity reference materials for accurate residue analysis in food and environmental samples.

Overview

Fomesafen is an organic compound used as an herbicide. Its chemical formula is C₁₅H₁₀ClF₃N₂O₆S, and it acts by inhibiting the enzyme protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO), which is necessary for chlorophyll synthesis. It is primarily used in soybean crops due to their high tolerance to the compound.

Uses

Fomesafen is applied postemergence to control broadleaf weeds, grasses, and sedges in soybeans. It is effective against a wide range of weed species including Amaranthus palmeri, Chenopodium album, and Sorghum halepense.

Regulatory

In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates the use of fomesafen under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The compound is not registered for use in the European Union.

Monitoring

The estimated annual use of fomesafen in US agriculture was approximately 6,000,000 pounds (2,700,000 kg) in 2018, mainly in soybean crops.

Health Impact

Fomesafen has an LD₅₀ of 1250 mg/kg (rats, oral), indicating moderate toxicity by oral ingestion. The US Code of Federal Regulations specifies maximum residue tolerances for fomesafen in various food products.

Environmental Impact

Fomesafen affects the environment by inhibiting the enzyme protoporphyrinogen oxidase in plants, leading to chlorosis and desiccation. It has been used in case studies for nationwide endangered species assessments in the USA.

Safety Measure

Safety measures include following the legally binding directions on the pesticide label to minimize risks to human health and the environment.

Regulation

Fomesafen is regulated by the EPA in the United States, and its use must comply with the label directions. Failure to follow these directions is a federal offense.

Analytical Standards

HPC Standards GmbH provides high-purity reference materials for fomesafen, ensuring accurate and reliable residue analysis. Our products are tested according to international quality requirements and meet the highest industrial standards, making them essential for laboratories conducting food and environmental analysis to ensure compliance with regulatory limits.