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ECHA InfoCard | 100.005.779 |
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Formula | C9H10Cl2N2O2 |
Molar mass | 249.09 g·mol−1 |
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Linuron (3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1-methoxy-1-methylurea) is a phenylurea herbicide [1] that is used to control the growth of grass and weeds for the purpose of supporting the growth of crops like soybeans. [2] [3]
Linuron acts via inhibition of photosystem II, which is necessary for photosynthetic electron transport in plants. [2] [3]
Linuron has been found to produce reproductive toxicity in animals by acting as an androgen receptor (AR) antagonist, and for this reason, is considered to be an endocrine disruptor. [2] [4] Consequently, in January 2017, the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (SCoPAFF) of the European Commission DG "Health and food safety" decided to not renew its regulatory approval. [5] Sales are expected to cease by June 2017. [5]