CAS: 23623-08-7

HOE 33187

HOE 33187 is a herbicide developed by Hoechst AG, which is a synthetic compound designed to interfere with plant growth. This product is an aryloxyphenoxypropionate, originating from chemical synthesis, targeting key biochemical pathways within susceptible plant species. The mode of action of HOE 33187 involves inhibition of acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase), a crucial enzyme in the fatty acid biosynthesis pathway essential for plant cell membrane production. By disrupting this pathway, HOE 33187 effectively halts cell division and growth in target plants, rendering it a potent tool for controlling unwanted vegetation. The primary use of HOE 33187 is in agricultural settings where it is applied for the selective management of grass weeds in cereal, legume, and oilseed crops. Its application enhances crop yield by reducing competition from weed species while maintaining a favorable environmental profile due to its specificity.

HOE 33187: a blue fluorescent, cell-permeable Hoechst dye for live/fixed DNA staining.