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ChEBI: Thiazafluron is an organonitrogen heterocyclic compound and an organosulfur heterocyclic compound.

Thiazafluron is produced commercially through a multi-step synthesis that constructs its substituted urea-thiadiazole structure. The process begins with the formation of a 1,3,4-thiadiazole ring, typically synthesised from thiosemicarbazide derivatives. This ring is then functionalised with a trifluoromethyl group to enhance herbicidal potency and environmental stability. The key intermediate is subsequently reacted with dimethylurea or its derivatives to form the final active compound, thiazafluron.

Non-selective, Photosynthetic electron transport inhibitor.

Herbicide