NOMENCLATURE 

Common name fomesafen (BSI, draft E-ISO, ANSI); fomésafène ((m) draft F-ISO)
IUPAC name
5-(2-chloro-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-tolyloxy)-N-methylsulfonyl-2-nitrobenzamide
Chemical Abstracts name
5-[2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]-N-(methylsulfonyl)-2-nitrobenzamide
CAS RN [72178-02-0]
EEC no. 276-439-9

APPLICATIONS 
Mode of action
Selective herbicide, absorbed by both leaves and roots, with very limited translocation in the phloem.
Uses
Early post-emergence control of broad-leaved weeds in soya beans. Applied at 200-400 g/ha.
Formulation types
Fomesafen 25%SL
Fomesafen 20%EC
Fomesafen 20%ME

Packing details
10ML ~200L for liquid formulations, 1G~25KG for solid formulations