The library · Herbicide
Bromoxynil
A contact broadleaf herbicide, usually in cereal premixes with MCPA. Works best on small weeds.
- Group
- Herbicide Group 6
- Family
- Nitriles and benzothiadiazoles
- Formula
- C7H3Br2NO
- Molar mass
- 276.91 g/mol
Structure: PubChem CID 15531
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
- Kochia
- Cereals
Good to know
- Coverage and weed size matter most.
- Adds a different group against resistant kochia in cereals.
- Contact activity means coverage matters.
On Dean's list
Products with Bromoxynil.
| Product | Similar to | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Bromoxynil / 2,4-D | Thumper | 2,4-D Ethylhexyl ester 280 g/l + Bromoxynil 280 g/l EC |
| Bromoxynil / MCPA E | Buctril M® | MCPA 280 g/l + Bromoxynil 280 g/l EC |
| Carfentrazone/Bromoxynil | Conquer | Carfentrazone/Bromoxynil |
| Fluroxypyr/Bromoxynil/MCPA | Enforcer M | MCPA 200 g.a.e./l + Bromoxynil 200 g/l + Fluroxypyr 80 g./l EC |
Sold alongside: 2,4-D, MCPA, Carfentrazone, Fluroxypyr
