Pyroxasulfone

• CAS: 447399-55-5
• Catalog Number: ALC-FP-447399555
• Category: Featured Products
• Molecular Weight: 391.3
• Molecular Formula: C12H14F5N3O4S
• Appearance: Solid
• Sample Lot No.: A22M1025x19

Case Study

Pyroxasulfone for Assessing Sugarcane Rhizosphere Microbiome Dynamics

Wang Y, et al. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2023, 455, 131608.

This study evaluated the impact of Pyroxasulfone (PYR) on the sugarcane rhizosphere using amplicon sequencing of rRNA genes and quantitative PCR to profile microbial communities. PYR treatments at various concentrations were applied in field conditions, with samples collected at 0, 30, and 45 days. Bacterial diversity, community composition, and nitrogen-cycling gene abundance were analyzed, alongside co-occurrence network complexity and FAPROTAX-based functional predictions. Results indicated that PYR initially had minimal impact, but significant alterations in bacterial diversity and carbon-cycling-related functions emerged after 30 days, with Streptomyces and Ignavibacterium potentially contributing to PYR degradation. These findings highlight PYR's experimental effects on rhizosphere microbial dynamics.

Pyroxasulfone for the Inhibition of Very-Long-Chain Fatty Acid Biosynthesis in Rice Cells

Tanetani Y, et al. Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology, 2009, 95(1), 47-55.

Pyroxasulfone was investigated as a potent inhibitor of very-long-chain fatty acid (VLCFA) biosynthesis in rice. In vivo and in vitro experiments assessed its effects on VLCFA elongation steps from C18:0 to C28:0. Cultured rice cells treated with pyroxasulfone exhibited accumulation of fatty acid precursors, indicating blockade of elongase activity. Twenty putative VLCFA elongases (VLCFAEs) were identified via blastp analysis against Arabidopsis sequences, and expression profiling using oligo microarrays and real-time RT-PCR highlighted Q5Z6S3 and Q8H7Z0 as critical targets. These methods confirmed pyroxasulfone's mode of action and its potential categorization as a K3-class herbicide, providing a mechanistic basis for its herbicidal efficacy.

Custom Reviews

July 02, 2024

---

Highly Effective Herbicide Solution
I recently tried out the pyroxasulfone herbicide solution and I must say, I am thoroughly impressed. Following the instructions provided with the product, I mixed the formulated pyroxasulfone with vermiculite in a 4:1 ratio and applied it to my crops. The results were incredible - the weeds were effectively controlled without causing any harm to my crops. I used a range of concentrations and found that even at the lowest concentration, pyroxasulfone was highly effective.

July 13, 2024

---

Highly Effective Weed Control with Pyroxasulfone
I recently used Pyroxasulfone for weed control in my fields and I am extremely impressed with the results. This product proved to be very effective in controlling a variety of weeds, even those that were resistant to other herbicides like S-metolachlor and acetochlor. Despite the high germination rates of the weeds in my area, Pyroxasulfone was able to completely eradicate them at a low dose of 120 g/ha. I highly recommend Pyroxasulfone for anyone looking for a reliable and efficient weed control solution.