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NOMENCLATURE
Common name dicamba (BSI, E-ISO, (m) F-ISO, ANSI, WSSA); dianat* (former exception, USSR); MDBA (JMAF)
IUPAC name 3,6-dichloro-o-anisic acid
Chemical Abstracts name 3,6-dichloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid
CAS RN [1918-00-9]; 5-hydroxy derivative [7600-50-2] EEC no. 217-635-6
APPLICATIONS
Mode of action
Selective systemic herbicide, absorbed by the leaves and roots, with ready translocation throughout the plant via both the symplastic and apoplastic systems. Acts as an auxin-like growth regulator.
Uses
Control of annual and perennial broad-leaved weeds and brush species in cereals, maize, sorghum, sugar cane, asparagus, perennial seed grasses, turf, pastures, rangeland, and non-crop land. Used in combinations with many other herbicides. Dosage varies with specific use and ranges from 0.1 to 0.4 kg/ha for crop use, higher rates in pasture.
Formulation types
Dicamba 48%SL
Dicamba 70%WDG
Packing details
10ML ~200L for liquid formulations, 1G~25KG for solid formulations.
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