The library · Herbicide
Bentazon
A contact broadleaf herbicide used in pulses and other crops.
- Group
- Herbicide Group 6
- Family
- Nitriles and benzothiadiazoles
- Formula
- C10H12N2O3S
- Molar mass
- 240.28 g/mol
Structure: PubChem CID 2328
How it kills
Photosystem II inhibitors
Stops photosynthesis at a different spot on photosystem II from Group 5.
A fast contact burn on the leaves it hits.
Works where the droplet hits, with little or no movement through the plant. Coverage decides how well it works.
Where it fits
In the season.
Commonly used on
- Broadleaf weeds
- Pulses
Good to know
- Small weeds and good coverage make the difference.
- Often comes in a premix with imazamox in pulses.
- Contact activity means coverage matters.
On Dean's list
Products with Bentazon.
| Product | Similar to | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Bentazone | Basagran | Bentazone 48% SL |
| Imazamox / Bentazone | Viper® ADV | Imazamox 20 g/l + Bentazon 429 g/l SL |
Sold alongside: Imazamox
