OBO ID: CHEBI:138192
Term Name: beflubutamid Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • (RS)-N-benzyl-2-(alpha,alpha,alpha,4-tetrafluoro-m-tolyloxy)butyramide
  • beflubutamide
  • rac-(2R)-N-benzyl-2-[4-fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]butanamide
  • rac-N-benzyl-2-[4-fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]butanamide
  • rac-N-benzyl-2-[4-fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]butyramide
Definition: A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of (R)- and (S)-beflubutamid. An inhibitor of carotenoid biosynthesis, it is used for the pre- and early post-emergence control of broad-leaved weeds in a variety of cereal crops. The (-)-enantiomer has at least 1000 times higher herbicidal activity than the (+)-enantiomer.
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Ontology: ChEBI  ( EBI )
PHENOTYPE No data available