Title: Propineb
CAS Registry Number: 12071-83-9
CAS Name: [[(1-Methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)bis[carbamodithioato]](2-)]zinc
Synonyms: [propylenebis(dithiocarbamato)]zinc; zinc 1,2-propylene bisdithiocarbamate; mezineb; methylzineb
Manufacturers' Codes: Bayer 46131
Trademarks: Antracol (Bayer)
Molecular Formula: C5H8N2S4Zn
Molecular Weight: 289.80
Percent Composition: C 20.72%, H 2.78%, N 9.67%, S 44.26%, Zn 22.57%
Literature References: Prepn and use as fungicide:
IT 611046 (1960 to Montecatini); Lehmann
et al., BE 611960 and
BE 628114 (1962 and 1963 to Bayer). Chemistry, biological activity and toxicology: Grewe,
Pflanzenschutz-Nachr. 20, 581 (1967). Fungicidal activity: A. G. Channon,
Ann. Appl. Biol. 65, 481 (1965); E. J. S. Reddy
et al., Pesticides 19, 67 (1985). Distribution and degradation in soil: W. Mittelstaedt, F. Fuhr,
Landwirtsch. Forsch. 30, 221 (1977); in fruit: K. Vogeler
et al., Pflanzenschutz-Nachr. 30, 72 (1977).
Properties: White to yellowish powder, practically odorless. Decomposes and turns brown above 160°. Decomposes in strongly acid or alkaline media. Practically insol in all conventional solvents. LD50 in male rats, rabbits, cats (mg/kg): 8500, >2500, >2500 orally (Grewe).
Toxicity data: LD50 in male rats, rabbits, cats (mg/kg): 8500, >2500, >2500 orally (Grewe)
Use: Agricultural fungicide.