| Metalaxyl |
Chemical Name: methyl-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-N-(2-xylyl)-DL-alaninate Formula: C15H21NO4 Molecular Weight: 279.34 CAS No.: 57837-19-1 Structure:
Description: Appearance: colorless, odorless crystal. Melting Point: 71.8-72.3°C Vapour Pressure: 0.293 mPa at 25°C. Stability: Stable in water 7100 mg/L at 20°C, soluble in 65og/L in methanol; 550g/L in benzene. Toxicity: Oral LD50 (Rat)>669 mg/kg. Dermal LD50 (Rabbit) >3,100 mg/kg. Specification: 98%TC,25%WP, Metalaxyl 8%+Mancozeb 64% WP, Metalaxyl 10%+Mancozeb 48% WP. Uses: Metalaxyl is a systemic, benzenoid fungicide used in mixtures as a foliar spray for tropical and subtropical crops, as a soil treatment for control of soil-borne pathogens, and as a seed treatment to control downy mildews. Metalaxyl may be used on many different food crops, including tobacco, ornamentals, conifer, and turf applications. |
