Florasulam is a targeted post-emergent herbicide belonging to the triazolopyrimidine sulfonanilide class. It functions by inhibiting acetolactate synthase (ALS) in plants, which disrupts plant cell division, reduces growth, and ultimately leads to plant death. ALS is crucial for the biosynthesis of branched-chain amino acids and is located in the chloroplasts.
- Purity is 99.42%.
- CAS number is 145701-23-1.
- Molecular weight is 359.28.
- Formula is C12H8F3N5O3S.
- Appearance is solid.
- Color is white to off-white.
- Shipping is at room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
- Storage is at room temperature for 3 years; in solvent, -80°C for 2 years, -20°C for 1 year.