The library · Herbicide
Carfentrazone
A very fast contact burn. Mostly used as a burnoff partner with glyphosate.
- Group
- Herbicide Group 14
- Family
- Triazolinones, pyrimidinediones, N-phenylimides and phenylpyrazoles
- Formula
- C15H14Cl2F3N3O3
- Molar mass
- 412.2 g/mol
Structure: PubChem CID 86222
How it kills
PPO inhibitors
Triggers a reaction that ruptures cell membranes in sunlight.
Very fast burn, often visible within a day.
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
- Kochia
- Broadleaf weeds
Good to know
- Speeds up visible burn and adds a second group.
- Contact only, so coverage matters.
- Popular as a burnoff partner because it brings a second group against glyphosate-resistant kochia.
On Dean's list
Products with Carfentrazone.
| Product | Similar to | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Carfentrazone | AIM | Carfentrazone |
| Carfentrazone / 2,4D Ester | Blackhawk | Carfentrazone-ethyl 240 g/L emulsifiable concentrate (EC) • 2,4-D ester 660 g/L emulsifiable concentrate (EC) |
| Carfentrazone/Bromoxynil | Conquer | Carfentrazone/Bromoxynil |
Sold alongside: 2,4-D, Bromoxynil
Same group, same mode of action
