Metolachlor

Description

1. Product Overview

Metolachlor is a pre-emergent and early post-emergent chloroacetamide herbicide widely used for selective control of annual grasses and certain broadleaf weeds. Its primary industrial use is large-scale crop protection in row crops (maize/corn, soy, cotton, sorghum) and in commercial turf and nursery operations where robust early-season weed control is critical. The key value proposition is reliable, long-lasting soil activity that improves crop establishment and yield by suppressing weed competition during the vulnerable early growth window. Strategically, Metolachlor remains a core tool in integrated weed management programs because of its proven efficacy, predictable residual performance, and compatibility with tank mixes and planting systems used by commercial growers and agrochemical formulators.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical name: Metolachlor (IUPAC: 2-chloro-N-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-N-(2-methoxy-1-methylethyl)acetamide)

• CAS number: 51218-45-2

• Active ingredient concentration: Technical grade, typically 960–980 g/kg (96–98% a.i.), or as specified per customer contract

• Purity / grade: Technical/industrial grade (specify 96–98% typical); formulation-ready quality for emulsifiable concentrates (EC), suspension concentrates (SC), or granular blends

• Physical form: Pale yellow to amber crystalline solid or viscous liquid depending on processing; supplied as technical powder or bulk liquid concentrate for formulation

• Melting point: Typical range ~47–49°C (batch-dependent)

• Solubility: Low water solubility; soluble in organic solvents (consult SDS for handling)

• Density (liquid concentrates): ~1.05–1.15 g/cm³ (formulation-dependent)

• Particle size (if supplied as powder/granular): D50 and particle distribution available on request to meet formulation specifications

• Impurities / isomers: Conforming to regulatory impurity limits; specification includes chiral composition if required for local regulatory compliance

• Packaging options: 20 kg HDPE drums, 200 kg steel drums, 1,000 kg IBC totes, or bulk tanker loads (options customizable)

• Shelf life: 24 months when stored in original, unopened packaging under recommended conditions (cool, dry, away from direct sunlight); stability data available on request

• Certification & documentation: Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Safety Data Sheet (SDS), batch traceability, and regulatory compliance documentation available per shipment

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Agrochemical manufacturing: Primary input for formulators producing emulsifiable concentrates (EC), suspension concentrates (SC), or granular premixes intended for commercial row-crop herbicide products. Enables formulators to produce consistent, high-efficacy pre-emergent herbicides at scale.

• Commercial agriculture: Direct use by large-scale growers, cooperatives, and custom applicators for pre-plant and pre-emergent weed control in maize/corn, soy, cotton, sorghum, and certain vegetable rotations. Improves stand uniformity and reduces early-season hand-weeding and cultivation costs.

• Turf and ornamental management: Used by commercial turf managers and nurseries for weed control in ornamental beds, sod farms, golf courses, and landscape installations where selective residual control is required.

• Bulk blending and contract manufacturing: Supplied to toll manufacturers and agrochemical packers for integration into multi-active or custom formulations.
  Why it performs better: Metolachlor delivers dependable soil-residual activity with good selectivity to many crops, a long history of agronomic data supporting performance, and predictable compatibility with common tank-mix partners and adjuvants. For formulators and buyers this translates into lower re-application frequency, reduced operational labor, and clearer yield-protection economics versus shorter-residual or non-selective alternatives.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: Tight analytical specifications, full batch CoA, and robust quality control ensure repeatable performance across production runs.

• Supply reliability: Capacity for bulk production and staggered inventory planning supports uninterrupted supply for seasonal demand peaks. Forward scheduling and contract allocations available for large accounts.

• Logistics capability: Flexible packaging and multi-modal shipping options (containerized 20’/40’, ISO-tank, bulk tankers) with export documentation support global distribution to major agricultural markets.

• Price competitiveness: Competitive FOB/export pricing for bulk orders with volume discounts; cost-efficiencies through optimized production and logistics.

• Sustainability considerations: Production processes and impurity controls follow applicable environmental safety standards; product stewardship guidance and responsible usage recommendations provided to minimize off-target impact.

• Technical support & documentation: Agronomic guidance, formulation advice, regulatory dossiers, SDS, analytical methods, and on-request residue/stability data support buyer approval and product development cycles.

• Strategic sourcing case: Choosing this Metolachlor supply reduces procurement risk through dependable specs, documentation, and logistics, making it a strategic input for industrial formulators and large-scale agricultural operations.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 MT

• Loading capacity (per container):

  • 20-foot container (packed drums/IBCs): up to ~18–22 MT depending on packaging configuration

  • 40-foot container (packed drums/IBCs): up to ~24–26 MT depending on packaging configuration

  • ISO tank/bulk tanker: up to 20–22 MT per ISO tank (subject to local transport regulations and density of formulation)

For tailored quotes, lead times, or documentation packages (CoA, SDS, regulatory dossiers), contact our commercial team with required shipment destination, preferred packaging, and estimated annual volumes.