Linuron

Linuron
Identifiers
  • N'-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-N-methoxy-N-methylurea
CAS Number
PubChem CID
ChemSpider
UNII
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
ECHA InfoCard100.005.779
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC9H10Cl2N2O2
Molar mass249.09 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
Density1.49 g/cm3
Melting point93 to 95 °C (199 to 203 °F)
  • CON(C)C(=O)Nc1ccc(Cl)c(Cl)c1
  • InChI=1S/C9H10Cl2N2O2/c1-13(15-2)9(14)12-6-3-4-7(10)8(11)5-6/h3-5H,1-2H3,(H,12,14)
  • Key:XKJMBINCVNINCA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Linuron is a phenylurea herbicide that is used to control the growth of grass and weeds for the purpose of supporting the growth of crops like soybeans. It is registered for use in India.