Prodiamine is a preemergent herbicide of the dinitroaniline class. Prodiamine is used with crops such as soybeans, alfalfa, cotton, and ornamental crops. Prodiamine inhibits the formation of microtubules.[1]
Prodiamine was developed by Sandoz AG and marketed beginning in 1987.
Prodiamine can be obtained starting from 2,4-dichlorobenzotrifluoride.[2]