Definition
6-AMINO-5-CHLORO-2-CYCLOPROPYLPYRIMIDINE-4-CARBOXYLIC ACID is an organochlorine herbicide, the structure of which is that of pyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid substituted at positions 2, 5 and 6 by cyclopropyl, chloro and amino groups respectively.
Agricultural Uses
Herbicide: In August 2010, EPA conditionally registered the active ingredient aminocyclopyrachlor for pesticide applications. In August 2011, the EPA issued a Stop Sale, Use or
Removal Order for the herbicide Imprelis (which contains
the active ingredient aminocyclopyrachlor), which may be
causing injury to certain species of evergreen trees, particularly Norway spruce and white pine [83] . Aminocyclopyrachlor
is being registered for uses of general weed and brush control on private, public and military lands including sod farms,
uncultivated non-agricultural areas such as airports, highways, railroads, golf courses, lumber yards, wildlife habitats,
multi-family residential complexes, recreation areas, utility
rights of way, with residential use specified for lawn/turf [83] .
For control of weeds in cool-season lawn grasses, especially
bluegrass. Not listed for use in EU countries.
