Metolachlor - ≥97% , CAS No.51218-45-2

CAS: 51218-45-2 Cat. No.: M777366 Molecular Weight: 283.79 Beilstein Registry Number: 8396147 EC Number: 257-060-8
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GRADE & PURITY ≥97%
Synonyms
2-Chloro-N-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-N-(2-methoxy-1-methylethyl)acetamide
Storage
Store at 2-8°C,Protected from light,Argon charged
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Why this grade

≥97% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Literature proof

Cited in 5 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

Metolachlor is a commonly used chloroacetamide preemergent pesticide, which can be used for weed control management in a variety of food crops. It can undergo degradation in soil via microbial transformation reactions and hydrolytic reactions.

Specifications

Synonyms
2-Chloro-N-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-N-(2-methoxy-1-methylethyl)acetamide
Specifications & Purity
≥97%
Storage
Store at 2-8°C, Protected from light, Argon charged
Shipped In
Wet ice
This product requires cold chain shipping. Ground and other economy services are not available.
Purity
≥97%
Names and Identifiers
Canonical SmilesCCC1=CC=CC(=C1N(C(C)COC)C(=O)CCl)C
IUPAC Name2-chloro-N-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-N-(1-methoxypropan-2-yl)acetamide
InChIKeyWVQBLGZPHOPPFO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI1S/C15H22ClNO2/c1-5-13-8-6-7-11(2)15(13)17(14(18)9-16)12(3)10-19-4/h6-8,12H,5,9-10H2,1-4H3
Isomeric SMILES CCC1=CC=CC(=C1N(C(C)COC)C(=O)CCl)C
WGK Germany 2
RTECS AN3430000
Molecular Weight 283.79
Beilstein 8396147
Reaxy-Rn 2743537
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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassBenzenoids
ClassBenzene and substituted derivatives
SubclassAnilides
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentAnilides
Alternative Parents Toluenes  Tertiary carboxylic acid amides  Chloroacetamides  Dialkyl ethers  Organopnictogen compounds  Organonitrogen compounds  Organochlorides  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Carbonyl compounds  Alkyl chlorides  
Molecular FrameworkAromatic homomonocyclic compounds
Substituents Anilide - Toluene - Chloroacetamide - Tertiary carboxylic acid amide - Carboxamide group - Carboxylic acid derivative - Dialkyl ether - Ether - Alkyl chloride - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Organonitrogen compound - Organochloride - Organohalogen compound - Organic oxide - Organopnictogen compound - Organic oxygen compound - Organic nitrogen compound - Carbonyl group - Alkyl halide - Aromatic homomonocyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as anilides. These are organic heterocyclic compounds derived from oxoacids RkE(=O)l(OH)m (l not 0) by replacing an OH group by the NHPh group or derivative formed by ring substitution.
External Descriptors Anilide herbicides
3D Structure
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Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
I2510600Certificate of AnalysisSep 12, 2025 M777366
I2510601Certificate of AnalysisSep 12, 2025 M777366
I2510602Certificate of AnalysisSep 12, 2025 M777366
Chemical and Physical Properties
SensitivityLight sensitive;Air sensitive ;Heat sensitive
Refractive Index1.526-1.529
Flash Point(°C)190 °C
Boil Point(°C)100°C
Melt Point(°C)-62.1 °C
Molecular Weight283.790 g/mol
XLogP33.100
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count6
Exact Mass283.134 Da
Monoisotopic Mass283.134 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area29.500 Ų
Heavy Atom Count19
Formal Charge0
Complexity285.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count1
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Citations of This Product
References
1. Zepeng Li, Yuxiang Wu, Zijing Li, Binger Yu, Xinyi Mao, Guoqing Shi.  (2023)  A lateral flow immunoassay method for the rapid detection of acetochlor and alachlor in vegetable oil by sensitivity enhancement by using dimethyl-β-cyclodextrin.  Analytical Methods,  15  (38): (5087-5094).  [PMID:37747357] [10.1039/D3AY01379K]
2. Dahu Ding, Shengjiong Yang, Xiaoyong Qian, Liwei Chen, Tianming Cai.  (2019)  Nitrogen-doping positively whilst sulfur-doping negatively affect the catalytic activity of biochar for the degradation of organic contaminant.  APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL,      [PMID:] [10.1016/j.apcatb.2019.118348]
3. Chao Liu, Liwei Chen, Dahu Ding, Tianming Cai.  (2019)  From rice straw to magnetically recoverable nitrogen doped biochar: Efficient activation of peroxymonosulfate for the degradation of metolachlor.  APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL,      [PMID:] [10.1016/j.apcatb.2019.05.014]
4. Chao Liu, Liwei Chen, Dahu Ding, Tianming Cai.  (2019)  Sulfate radical induced catalytic degradation of metolachlor: Efficiency and mechanism.  CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL,      [PMID:] [10.1016/j.cej.2019.03.001]
5. Zhijuan Tang, Shaosong Shi, Ruixia Niu, Yulu Zhou, Zhao Wang, Rongrong Fu, Rui Mou, Suming Chen, Pingtao Ding, Guoyong Xu.  (2024)  Alleviating protein-condensation-associated damage at the endoplasmic reticulum enhances plant disease tolerance.  Cell Host & Microbe,      [PMID:39111320] [10.1016/j.chom.2024.07.013]
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