Benoxacor is a benzoxadine safener.
Benoxacor (RS)-4-dichloroacetyl-3,4-dihydro-3-methyl-2H-1,4-benzoxazine.
Benoxacor is not a medical substance. It is an inert agricultural chemical classified as a herbicide safener.
Herbicide safeners are used to protect crops from the harmful effects of herbicides. They work by interfering with the herbicide's mode of action in the crop plant, allowing the crop to grow normally while the herbicide still controls weeds.
Benoxacor is considered to have low acute toxicity via the oral, dermal, and inhalation routes. However, it is a moderate eye irritant and a skin sensitizer. This means that it can cause irritation and allergic reactions if it comes into contact with the skin or eyes.
It is important to note that Benoxacor is a restricted-use pesticide in the United States, meaning that it can only be used by certified applicators. This is because it is important to use herbicides and safeners safely and effectively to avoid harming human health and the environment.