Methods of Manufacturing
Pronamide has been prepared by the Schotten-Bauman reaction of 3,5-dichlorobenzylchloride with 3-amino-3-methylbutyne.
Methylbutynol + ammonia + 3,5-dichlorobenzoyl chloride (ammoniation/amide formation)
U.S. Production
(1978) 4.09X10+8 G (CONSUMPTION)
(1982) 5.90X10+8 G (CONSUMPTION)
Consumption Patterns
HERBICIDE FOR VEGETABLES, 46%; FOR OTHER FIELD CROPS, 46%; FOR PASTURE & RANGELAND, 8% (1982)