Lactofen is a complex ester of acifluorfen and is a nitrophenyl ether selective herbicide[2][3] and fungicide.

Lactofen is applied as a foliar spray and is commonly used to control broadleaved weeds in soybeans, cereals, potatoes and peanuts.

[4][5][6] Lactofen is available in solid form or as an emulsifiable concentrate under the trade name COBRA.

[1] Lactofen is slightly non-toxic to humans when ingested or inhaled.

It can cause skin irritation including reddening, swelling and possibly corrosive burns.