Bis[3-chloro-6-(3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)picolinato]nickel(II) tetrahydrate
In the title complex, [Ni(C11H9ClN3O2)2]·4H2O, the Ni atom is coordinated by four N atoms and two O atoms derived from two tridentate 3-chloro-6-(3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)picolinate ligands. The cis-N4O2 donor set defines a distorted octahedral geometry. In the crystal structure, the complex and water molecules are linked by O—H⋯O hydrogen bonds.
Bis[6-(3,5-dimethyl-1 H -pyrazol-1-yl-κ N 2 )picolinato-κ 2 N , O ]zinc(II) trihydrate
In the title compound, [Zn(C11H10N3O2)2]·3H2O, the ZnII atom is coordinated by four N and two O atoms in a distorted octa­hedral geometry. One water molecule is disordered equally over two positions.
Interaction of Diclofop-Methyl and MCPA on Wild Oats (Avena fatua)
Diclofop-methyl {methyl 2-[4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenoxy] propanoate} loses part of its activity on wild oats (Avena fatua L.) when it is applied in combination with ester or amine formulations of MCPA {[4-chloro-o-tolyl)oxy] acetic acid.} Uptake of diclofop-methyl is reduced in the presence of commercial formulations of MCPA, particularly amine formulations, which are only partly compatible with the diclofop-methyl formulation. With added MCPA, regardless of formulation, hydrolysis of diclofop-methyl to the acid diclofop is slowed down, both in intact wild oat plants and in a crude leaf extract. At the same time, conversion of any acid formed to inactive conjugates is accelerated in the presence of MCPA. It is concluded that the loss of activity of diclofop-methyl by MCPA can be accounted for by the effects of MCPA on uptake and metabolic conversion of diclofop-methyl.