Hexazinone

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IUPACName = 3-Cyclohexyl-6-dimethylamino-1-methyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-dione
OtherNames = Velpar
Hexazinone
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CASNo = 51235-04-2
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SMILES = O=C(N1C2CCCCC2)N=C(N(C)C)N(C)C1=O
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Formula = C₁₂H₂₀N₄O₂
MolarMass = 252.31
Appearance = White crystalline solid
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Hexazinone is a non-selective broad spectrum herbicide of the triazine class. It is manufactured by DuPont and sold under the trade name Velpar. It is used to control grasses and broadleaf and woody plants. Approximately 33% is used on alfalfa, 31% in forestry, 29% in industrial areas, 4% on rangeland and pastures, and < 2% on sugarcane. [ [http://pmep.cce.cornell.edu/profiles/herb-growthreg/fatty-alcohol-monuron/hexazinone/herb-prof-hexazinone.html Hexazinone] , Herbicide Profile, Pesticide Management Education Program, Cornell University]

In 1989, hexazinone was deliberately used in an act of vandalism to poison Treaty Oak in Austin, Texas.

Hexazinone is a known and pervasive groundwater contaminant, due to its high water solubility.

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* [http://www.dupont.com/ag/vm/products/velparulw.html DuPont webpage on Velpar]