Term Name: | bensulfuron-methyl |
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Synonyms: | Bensulfuron methyl, bensulfuron methyl ester, methyl 2-({[(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)carbamoyl]sulfamoyl}methyl)benzoate, methyl 2-[[[[[(4,6-dimethoxy-2-pyrimidinyl)amino]carbonyl]amino]sulfonyl]methyl]benzoate, methyl alpha-((4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)ureidosulfonyl)-o-toluate, methyl alpha-[(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-ylcarbamoyl)sulfamoyl]-o-toluate, Methyl bensulfuron |
Definition: | The methyl ester of bensulfuron. An acetolactate synthase inhibitor, it is used as a herbicide for the control of a variety of both annual and perennial weeds in crops, particularly wheat and rice. It is not licensed for use within the UK. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:3017] ( EBI ) |