Title: Triadimefon
CAS Registry Number: 43121-43-3
CAS Name: 1-(4-Chlorophenoxy)-3,3-dimethyl-1-(1
H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)-2-butanone
Manufacturers' Codes: BAY MEB 6447
Trademarks: Bayleton (Bayer)
Molecular Formula: C14H16ClN3O2
Molecular Weight: 293.75
Percent Composition: C 57.24%, H 5.49%, Cl 12.07%, N 14.30%, O 10.89%
Literature References: Systemic fungicide active against mildews and rusts of grains, fruits, vegetables and ornamentals. Prepn and activity: W. Meiser
et al., DE 2201063 corresp to
US 3912752 (1973, 1975 to Bayer). Fungal metabolism: M. Gasztonyi,
Pestic. Sci. 12, 433 (1981).
Reviews: F. Michel, P. Pourcharesse,
Def. Veg. 31, 97-109 (1977); T. J. Martin, D. B. Morris,
Pflanzenschutz-Nachr. 32, 31-79 (1979).
Properties: Crystals, mp 82°. Soly in water at 20°: 260 mg/l. Moderately sol in most organic solvents except aliphatics. LD50 in male, female rats (mg/kg): 568, 363 orally (Michel, Pourcharesse).
Melting point: mp 82°
Toxicity data: LD50 in male, female rats (mg/kg): 568, 363 orally (Michel, Pourcharesse)
Use: Systemic agricultural fungicide.