Prothioconazole
Prothioconazole
Prothioconazole
Prothioconazole is a triazolinethione derivative used as a fungicide to inhibit the activity of the demethylase enzyme.
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Molecular Formula: C14H15Cl2N3OS
Molecular Weight: 344.26
Melting point |
139.1-144.5 °C |
Boiling point |
486.7 ± 55.0 °C (Predicted) |
Density |
1.50 ± 0.1 g/cm³ (Predicted) |
Storage temperature |
Inert atmosphere, room temperature |
Solubility |
DMSO (slightly), Methanol (slightly) |
pKa |
6.9 (at 25 °C) |
Form |
Solid |
Color |
White to light yellow |
GHS symbol |
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Signal word |
Warning |
Hazard codes |
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RIDADR |
UN3077 9/PG 3 |
HS Code |
2933998090 |
Prothioconazole is a triazolinethione derivative used as a fungicide to inhibit the activity of the demethylase enzyme. It is used to treat crop infections such as those in wheat caused by Mycosphaerella graminicola, a plant-pathogenic fungus.
Prothioconazole is widely used in agriculture as a fungicide to control fungal diseases in crops including cereals, fruits, and vegetables. Its mechanism of action involves inhibiting the biosynthesis of ergosterol, an essential component of fungal cell membranes. By disrupting ergosterol production, Prothioconazole effectively prevents fungal growth and reproduction, helping to protect crops from fungal infections.
Prothioconazole is mainly applied to cereals, soybeans, oilseeds, rice, peanuts, sugar beets, and vegetables. It has excellent efficacy against almost all fungal diseases in cereals. Prothioconazole can be used as both a foliar spray and a seed treatment.
