Table 1. Properties of herbicides tested.
| Herbicide | Chemical class | Log Kow | Water solubility (mg l−1) | CAS number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diuron | phenylurea | 2.6 | 37.4 | 330-54-1 |
| Fluometuron | Phenylurea | 2.4 | 110 | 2164-17-2 |
| Tebuthiuron | Phenylurea | 1.8 | 2,500 | 34014-18-1 |
| Atrazine | s-triazine | 2.5 | 29,800 | 1912-24-9 |
| Ametryn | s-triazine | 2.6 | 200 | 834-12-8 |
| Metribuzin | s-triazine | 1.6 | 1050 | 21087-64-9 |
| Simazine | s-triazine | 2.1 | 6.2 | 122-34-9 |
| Prometryn | s-triazine | 3.1 | 33 | 7287-19-6 |
| Bromacil | uracil | 1.9 | 807 | 317-40-9 |
| Hexazinone | triazinone | 1.2 | 33,000 | 51235-04-2 |
Water solubility calculated at > 20 °C. All data from64.