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Is Profoxydim vegetarian?

Profoxydim

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Profoxydim is a synthetic cyclohexanedione-type herbicide used in agriculture to control grass weeds, particularly in rice cultivation. It is a fully synthetic chemical compound, not derived from animals.

Also known as 2-{(EZ)-1-[(2RS)-2-(4-chlorophenoxy)propoxyimino]butyl}-3-hydroxy-5-(thian-3-yl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one, Profoxydim (ISO)
INCI name Profoxydim
CAS number 139001-49-3
EC number 604-105-8
CosIng ID 97856
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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