Diquat dibromide

Diquat dibromide (CAS 85-00-7), also known as Diquat and marketed under the trade name Aquacide, is a fast-acting contact herbicide used in agricultural and aquatic weed management.

It disrupts plant cell membranes on contact, delivering rapid desiccation without soil persistence. This is a key factor for buyers sourcing pre-harvest and aquatic applications for various industrial needs.

In arable farming, this chemical is applied as a pre-harvest desiccant on potato, oilseed rape, and legume crops. It helps to accelerate uniform maturation and improve overall harvest efficiency for large operations.

Aquatic weed control is a major commercial segment for this product. Aquacide formulations are used to clear irrigation channels, reservoirs, and recreational waterways of submerged and emergent vegetation effectively.

In potato storage operations, it is used to suppress haulm growth and reduce disease pressure ahead of mechanical harvesting. This ensures a cleaner yield and reduces the risk of crop loss during the process.

Formulators also incorporate it into broad-spectrum herbicide blends targeting annual and perennial weeds. These blends are essential for non-crop land management programs and industrial site maintenance.

The product is supplied as a concentrated aqueous solution, typically at 200 g/L active ingredient. This format is suitable for direct dilution and spray application across various agricultural settings.

Technical-grade material is the standard commercial form for formulation manufacturers. Bulk supply is available in intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) and drums to meet large-scale formulation requirements.