Fenoxaprop-p-ethyl

Fenoxaprop-p-ethyl (CAS 71283-80-2) is a selective post-emergent herbicide active ingredient used in crop protection to control grass weeds in broadleaf crops.

Where is Fenoxaprop-p-ethyl used?

• Agrochemical formulators: primary active in herbicides against annual and perennial grass weeds
• Wheat, barley, rice and soybean crops: control of wild oat, blackgrass and ryegrass
• Emulsifiable concentrate and oil dispersion products, often with safeners for crop tolerance
• Turf and non-crop settings: selective grass control
• Contract manufacturers source it as a technical-grade active for generic registration under FAO/WHO specifications.

Good to know: Belongs to the aryloxyphenoxypropionate class; inhibits acetyl-CoA carboxylase in target grasses.

Commercial specifications

• Purity typically 93% or above for formulation use
• Packaging from drum quantities to bulk supply