Benthiavalicarb-isopropyl
Action/Use:
- Fungicide
Use:
For control of downy mildew on field and greenhouse grapes and tomatoes.
Identification
Common Name(s): Benthiavalicarb-isopropyl (pa-BSI); ; benthiavalicarb (ISO)
Chemistry
Class: Valinamide carbamate
Formula: C18H24FN3O3S.
Properties: Melting point 152.0°C. Vapor pressure <3.0 x 10-1 mPa (25°C).
Mode of Action / Resistance Management
Chemical Group: valinamide carbamates
Taget Site: H5: cellulose synthase
Mode of Action: cell wall biosynthesis
Action Group: FRAC Code 40
Comments / Risk Notes: Low to medium risk
Registration
U.S.A.: Not registered.
Outside U.S.A.: For use in the EU.
Environmental Guidelines
Hazards: Fish: LC50 >10 mg/l (carp, bluegill, rainbow trout). Bird: Acute Oral LD50 >2000 mg/kg (bobwhite quail). Daphnia: LC50 >10 mg/l. Bee: LD50 >100 µg/bee (honeybee)
Water Solubility: 13.14 mg/l at 20°C
Safety Guidelines
Toxicity: (Rat): Oral LD50 >5000 mg/kg; Dermal LD50 >2000 mg/kg. Inhalation LC50 >4.6 mg/l. NOEL (24 mo) male 9.9 mg/kg; female 12.5 mg/kg
Suppliers and Branded Products
Basic Producers:
Premix Products:
+ Folpet
- Vincare* — Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
+ Mancozeb
- Valbon* — Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
