The molecule is a pyridazinone that is pyridazin-3(2H)-one which is substituted at positions 2, 4, and 5 by m-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl, chloro, and methylamino groups, respectively. A pre-emergence herbicide used to control grasses and broad-leafed weeds in a variety of crops. Not approved for use within the European Union. It has a role as a carotenoid biosynthesis inhibitor, a herbicide and an agrochemical. It is a pyridazinone, a member of (trifluoromethyl)benzenes, an organochlorine compound and a secondary amino compound.
4-chloro-5-(methylamino)-2-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]pyridazin-3-one