Prodiamine is a

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of the dinitroaniline class. Prodiamine is used with crops such as

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s, alfalfa,

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, and ornamental crops. Prodiamine inhibits the formation of microtubules. Prodiamine was developed by

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and marketed beginning in 1987. Prodiamine can be obtained starting from 2,4-dichlorobenzotrifluoride.

References

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