The library · Herbicide
Clomazone
A soil-applied Group 13, known for the bleached look of affected plants.
- Group
- Herbicide Group 13
- Family
- Isoxazolidinones
- Formula
- C12H14ClNO2
- Molar mass
- 239.70 g/mol
Structure: PubChem CID 54778
How it kills
DOXP synthase inhibitors
Stops the plant making carotenoids, the pigments that protect chlorophyll.
Weeds come up bleached white, then die.
Held in the top layer of soil, where weeds pick it up as they germinate.
Where it fits
In the season.
Commonly used on
- Broadleaf weeds
- Pulses
Good to know
- Off-target vapour movement is a risk, so check the label.
- Can move off target as vapour. Check the label on buffer zones and application.
On Dean's list
Products with Clomazone.
| Product | Similar to | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Clomazone | Command 360ME | Clomazone 36% CS |