Triforine
Action/Use:
- Fungicide
Use:
For use against powdery mildew, scab, rust, and other diseases of fruits, vegetables, cereals, and ornamentals. Scab, powdery mildew, and rust on apples; postharvest for brown rot blossom blight on peaches, nectarines, almonds, apricots; mummy berry disease on high bush blueberries; powdery mildew, black spot, and rust on roses; powdery mildew, rust on various other ornamentals. May be used in IPM programs.
Identification
Common Name(s): Triforine (ANSI, ISO, BSI, JMAF)
Chemistry
Properties: Melting point 155°C. Low solubility in acetone, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, dichloromethane, light petroleum; slightly soluble in dioxane or cyclohexanone; soluble in tetrahydrofuran; readily soluble in dimethylformamide, dimethyl sulfoxide, or 1-methylpyrrolid-2-one.
Mode of Action / Resistance Management
Chemical Group: piperazines
Taget Site: G1: C14-demethylase in sterol biosynthesis
Mode of Action: sterol biosynthesis in membranes
Action Group: FRAC Code 3
Comments / Risk Notes: Medium risk
Environmental Guidelines
Hazards: Fish: Nontoxic. Bee: Low hazard
Water Solubility: Room temperature 6 ppm
Safety Guidelines
Signal Word: DANGER
Toxicity Class: I
Toxicity: Tech (Rat): Oral LD50 >16,000 mg/kg. Dermal >10,000 mg/kg
Handling/storage: Store in a cool, dry place; avoid prolonged exposure >100°F. Do not store below 32°F (0°C)
Protective Clothing: Chemical-resistant gloves. Chemical-resistant footwear plus socks. Protective eyewear. Chemical-resistant apron when cleaning equipment, mixing, or loading.
Suppliers and Branded Products
Basic Producers:
Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. (Denarin*, Funginex*, Saprol*)
