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Usage

Uses

Used in Agricultural Applications:
Diuron is used as a herbicide in agriculture, horticulture, and forestry to control the growth of unwanted weeds and grasses. Its effectiveness in inhibiting photosynthesis makes it a popular choice for maintaining clear fields and gardens.
Used in Non-Agricultural Applications:
In urban and industrial settings, diuron is employed to manage the growth of unwanted vegetation. This helps in maintaining cleanliness and order in these areas, as well as preventing potential hazards posed by overgrown plants.
However, it is important to note that diuron has been a subject of controversy due to its potential negative environmental impact and effects on aquatic organisms. As a result, its use has been banned or restricted in some regions to mitigate the risks associated with its persistence and potential to leach into water sources.

Upstream product

• 2990-03-6 1-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)urea 
• 1795-48-8 Isopropyl isocyanate 
• 20922-72-9 N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-N'-isopropyl-thiourea 
• 17356-08-0 thiourea 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Synthesis and SAR studies of potent H+/K+-ATPase and anti-inflammatory activities of symmetrical and unsymmetrical urea analogues

A sequence of symmetrical and unsymmetrical urea derivatives 1–24 were synthesized and characterized by standard spectroscopic techniques. The synthesized analogues were tested for their in vitro H+/K+-ATPase and anti-inflammatory activities. The majority of the compounds showed outstanding activity, compared to that of omeprazole and indomethacin, usual standard drugs of antiulcer and anti-inflammatory, respectively. In particular, hydroxy, methyl, and methoxy derivatives 13–24 were the most active compounds possessing a significant amplify for diverse substituents on the benzene ring thus, contributing positively to gastric ulcer inhibition. Compounds 1–3 and 22–24 showed excellent anti-inflammatory activity due to the presence of electron-withdrawing groups (Cl and F) on the molecule.

An unexpected reaction to methodology: An unprecedented approach to transamidation

This report describes an unprecedented protocol for the synthesis of N,N′-substituted ureas using a cross-coupling method. Mono substituted ureas were modified by an economically viable and simple method using commercially available isocyanates and sodium hydride as the reagents. In addition, the method involves no expensive metal complexes or catalysts and all reactions are carried out at room temperature. Furthermore, both symmetrical and asymmetrical ureas were successfully obtained in single step reactions with reasonable yields.

Oxidation of mixtures of thioureas: Part XI - Oxidation of mixtures of 1-alkyl-3-arylthioureas and thiourea and study of steric influence around aryl groups on formation of 1,2,4-thiadiazolines

Hydrogen peroxide oxidation of a mixture of 1-alkyl-3-arylthiourea and thiourea in acidic alcoholic solution yields two isomeric 3-amino-1,2,4-thiadiazolines (VI and VII) via amidinothiourea.The rearrangement of the intermediate bis(formamidine)sulphide to the amidinothiourea derivative has been found to be governed by the steric effect.