cyanazine
Cyanazine is a herbicide that was introduced in the 1970s. It is a member of the triazine class of herbicides, which also includes atrazine and simazine. Cyanazine works by inhibiting photosynthesis in plants. It is primarily used for the control of broadleaf weeds and grasses in crops such as corn, sorghum, and cotton.
The chemical structure of cyanazine is 2-[[4-chloro-6-(ethylamino)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]-2-methylpropanenitrile. It is a selective herbicide, meaning it targets specific
Concerns about the environmental persistence and potential for groundwater contamination led to increased scrutiny of cyanazine.