Pyraflufen

Trade name(s) Octane, Venue, Vida

Manufacturer(s) Gowan, Nichino America, SePRO

Formulation(s) 0.177 and 0.208 lb/gal emulsifiable concentrate

Remarks A fast-acting postemergence contact herbicide.

Water solubility 82 ppb

Storage conditions Store in a cool place.

Acute toxicity LD50 - 3,712 mg/kg

Action in plant Inhibits protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO) that disrupts cell membranes.

Site of action Group 14: protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitor

Chemical family Phenylpyrazole

Koc 1480 to 2700 mL/g