Description
Benzoylprop is an obsolete herbicide that was once used to selectively control wild oats in a variety of crops. Very little information has been published regarding its environmental fate, ecotoxicity nor its impact on human health.
Uses
Benzoylprop is an antiparasitic agent. A herbicide.
Mechanism of action
Inhibition of lipid biosynthesis
Synthesis
Benzoylprop, C16H13C12NO3 (for ethyl ester), has an alanine subunit, which is formed by reacting 3,4-dichloroaniline with racemic ethyl 2- chloropropionate and benzoyl chloride.
