Term Name: | fluoroglycofen-ethyl |
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Synonyms: | 2-ethoxy-2-oxoethyl 5-(2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)-2-nitrobenzoate, 2-ethoxy-2-oxoethyl 5-[2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]-2-nitrobenzoate, Compete, ethyl O-{5-[(2-chloro-alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluoro-p-tolyl)oxy]-2-nitrobenzoyl}glycolate, fluoroglycofen ethyl, fluoroglycofen ethyl ester, fluoroglycofene-ethyle, RH 0265, RH-0265, RH0265, Simtar |
Definition: | The ethyl ester of fluoroglycofen. It is a herbicide used for the control of broad-leaf weeds and grasses. The herbicide acts by inhibiting the enzyme protoporphyrinogen oxidase, leading to the damage of cell membranes. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:233301] ( EBI ) |