Mepanipyrim
Action/Use:
- Fungicide
Use:
Control grey mold on vine and vegetables, scab on apple and pear, and Monilinia disease on peach.
Identification
Common Name(s): Mepanipyrim (ISO, BSI, draft)
Chemistry
Class: Anilinopyrimidine compound.
Properties: Odorless, cream colored powder. Melting point 132.8°C. Soluble in most organic solvents.
Mode of Action / Resistance Management
Taget Site: D1: Methionine biosynthesis (proposed)
Mode of Action: Amino acids and protein synthesis
Action Group: FRAC Code 9
Comments / Risk Notes: Medium risk
Registration
U.S.A.: Not marketed.
Outside U.S.A.: Registered in Austria, Belgium, England, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Switzerland, and Taiwan.
Environmental Guidelines
Hazards: Fish: LC50 9.6 ppm (carp). Bird: Oral LD50 >2250 mg/kg (bobwhite quail). Bee: Topical LD50 >100 µg/bee (honeybee)
Water Solubility: 3.1 mg/l at 20°C
Safety Guidelines
Signal Word: WARNING
Toxicity Class: II
Toxicity: (Rat): Oral LD50 >5000 mg/kg; Dermal LD50 >2000 mg/kg; Inhalation LC50 0.59 mg/l. (Mouse): Oral LD50 >5000 mg/kg
Handling/storage Cautions: Keep containers tightly closed and store in a cool, dark, and dry place. Keep away from oxidizing and alkaline materials, heat, steam pipes, and combustible materials. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with mouth, skin, and eyes
Protective Clothing: Chemical-resistant gloves. Chemical-resistant footwear plus socks. Protective eyewear. Approved respirator.
Suppliers and Branded Products
Basic Producers:
Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (Frupica*, Japica*)
Discontinued Names:
Cockpit*
