Oxolinic Acid
Action/Use:
- Antibiotic/Bactericide
Use:
Preventative and curative control of bacteria in rice crops.
Identification
Common Name(s): Oxolinic Acid (BSI, BAN, INN, draft E-ISO)
Chemistry
Formula: C13H11NO5.
Properties: Tech: Light brown, crystalline solid. Solubility in hexane, xylene, methanol <10 g/kg (20°C).
Mode of Action / Resistance Management
Chemical Group: Oxolinic acid
Taget Site: A4: DNA topoisomerase type II (gyrase)
Mode of Action: Nucleic acid synthesis
Action Group: FRAC Code 31
Comments / Risk Notes: Risk unknown. Resistance management required.
Environmental Guidelines
Hazards: Fish: LC50 (48 h) >10 mg/l (carp)
Water Solubility: 3.2 mg/l at 25°C
Safety Guidelines
Toxicity: Tech (Rat): Oral LD50 630 mg/kg (male), 570 mg/kg (female); Dermal LD50 >2000 mg/kg (male, female). Inhalation LC50 (Rat): (4 h) 2.45 mg/l (male), 1.70 mg/l (female)
Suppliers and Branded Products
Basic Producers:
Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. (Starner*)
