Difenzoquat is a post-emergence herbicide. Little data is available regarding its environmental fate. It has a low avian toxicity but appears to be more toxic to aquatic species. it is moderately toxic to mammals if ingested and is thought to be an eye irritant.
Difenzoquat bis-Trideuteromethyl Methyl-D3 Perchlorate Salt is the deuterized labeled form of Difenzoquat (D445418), which is a cationic herbicide.
Difenzoquat is manufactured by one U.S. company
and methods of synthesis are confidential. The product is
available as 2 lb cation per gallon in the United States and
Canada, and internationally at 200–300 g cation per liter and
as solid formulations at 63–65% (w/w) cation.
ChEBI: Difenzoquat is a ring assembly and a member of pyrazoles.
Selective, absorbed by foliage. Acts via the rapid destruction of cell membranes.
