Flufenacet

Synonym(s):N-(4-Fluorophenyl)-N-isopropyl-2-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yloxy]acetamide

CAS NO.：142459-58-3
Empirical Formula: C14H13F4N3O2S
Molecular Weight: 363.33
MDL number: MFCD01751191
EINECS: 604-290-5
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-07-31 15:25:14

What is Flufenacet?

The Uses of Flufenacet

Flufenacet is an anilide based herbicide that is applied to the soil surface or incorporated before the crop is emerged. Flufenacet is often used in field corn, corn grown for silage or soybeans to co ntrol annual grasses and broadleaf weeds.

The Uses of Flufenacet

Pre-emergent herbicide.

Definition

ChEBI: An aromatic amide that is acetamide in which the amino hydrogens have been replaced by a propan-2-yl and 4-fluorophenyl groups while the methyl hydrogen is replaced by a [5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl]oxy group.

Agricultural Uses

Herbicide: Flufenacet is applied to the soil surface or incorporated pre-emergence in field corn, corn grown for silage, or soybeans to control certain annual grasses and broadleaf weeds. Not listed for use in EU countries. Registered for use in the U.S.

Trade name

AXIOM® Thiafluamide; DOMAIN®; EPIC®; FOE 5043® technical

Properties of Flufenacet

Melting point:	75-77°
Boiling point:	401.5±55.0 °C(Predicted)
Density	1.312 g/cm3
storage temp.	0-6°C
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
pka	0.31±0.50(Predicted)
form	neat
BRN	8787751
EPA Substance Registry System	Flufenacet (142459-58-3)

Safety information for Flufenacet

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Health Hazard GHS08 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H317:Sensitisation, Skin H373:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P314:Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.