Isoproturon

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Definition of isoproturon:
Isoproturon is a selective, systemic herbicide used in the control of annual grasses and broad-leaved weeds in cereals[1]. Pure isoproturon occurs as colourless crystals which melt at 158°C. It's slightly soluble in water and polar organic solvents[2].
This is the common definition for isoproturon, other definitions can be discussed in the article

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Isoproturon
isoproturon
Formula
C12H18N2O

Isoproturon mainly enters the environment during its application as an agricultural herbicide, but releases may also occur during manufacture, transportation and storage[2]. Isoproturon has a low tendency to adsorb to soils and is therefore quite able to enter in water bodies despite its has a rather low water solubility (70.2 mg/l). Its half-life in water is 30 days, in soils 40 days[3].

Due to its low affinity for organic matter it is not expected to have a high tendency towards bioaccumulation or biomagnification. Significant bioaccumulation might however occur in certain species. [4]

Isoproturon is shown to be very toxic for algae and oysters which experience acute toxicity at concentrations above 13 µg/l and 370 µg/l respectively. Long term exposure to concentrations above 1 mg/l might affect the growth of fishes, although they only experience acute toxicity at concentrations above 18 mg/l[5].

In fresh water, concentrations of 0,125 µg/l have been recorded.[3]


Environmental standards and legislation

Included in the water framework list of priority substances


References