oxyfluorfen oxyfluorfen oxyfluorfen is a chemical compound used as an herbicide. it is manufactured by dow agrosciences and adama agricultural solutions under the trade names goal and galigan. oxyfluorfen is used to control broadleaf and grassy weeds in a variety of nut, tree fruit, vine, and field crops, especially wine grapes and almonds. it is also used for residential weed control. oxyfluorfen names iupac name 2-chloro-1-(3-ethoxy-4-nitrophenoxy)-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene other names oxyfluorfen; oxyfluorofen; 2-chloro-1-(3-ethoxy-4-nitrophenoxy)-4-trifluoromethylbenzene; 2-chloro-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-tolyl-3-ethoxy-4-nitrophenyl ether; galigan; goal; goldate; oxyfluorfene; oxygold; zoomer identifiers cas number 42874-03-3 3d model (jsmol) interactive image chebi chebi:82029 chembl chembl1871400 chemspider 35974 echa infocard 100.050.876 ec number 255-983-0 kegg c18881 pubchem cid 39327 comptox dashboard (epa) dtxsid7024241 inchi inchi=1s/c15h11clf3no4/c1-2-23-14-8-10(4-5-12(14)20(21)22)24-13-6-3-9(7-11(13)16)15(17,18)19/h3-8h,2h2,1h3key: oqmbbfqzgjflbu-uhfffaoysa-n smiles ccoc1=c(c=cc(=c1)oc2=c(c=c(c=c2)c(f)(f)f)cl)(=o) properties chemical formula c15h11clf3no4 molar mass 361.702 g/mol hazards ghs labelling: pictograms signal word warning hazard statements h410 lethal dose or concentration (ld, lc): ld50 (median dose) 5 g/kg (rat, oral) except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °c , 100 kpa). infobox references toxicity oxyfluorfen has low acute oral, dermal, and inhalation toxicity in humans. the primary toxic effects are in the liver and alterations in blood parameters (anemia). it is classified as a possible human carcinogen. environmental impact oxyfluorfen is classified as an environmental hazard under the ghs due to being "very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects". oxyfluorfen is toxic to plants, invertebrates, and fish. birds and mammals may also experience subchronic and chronic effects from oxyfluorfen. it is persistent in soil and has been shown to drift from application sites to nearby areas. it can contaminate surface water through spray drift and runoff.