Boscalid

Agent Name
Boscalid
CAS Number
188425-85-6
Formula
C18-H12-Cl2-N2-O
Major Category
Pesticides
Boscalid formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Anilide; BAS 510F; Cantus; Emerald; Endura; Nicobifen; Pristine; 3-Pyridinecarboxamide, 2-chloro-N-(4'-chloro(1,1'-biphenyl)-2-yl)-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Fungicides
Description
White solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a broad spectrum carboxamide fungicide to control diseases in turf, field, row, orchard, and vineyard crops; [Merck Index]
Comments
In high-dose animal studies, causes changes in thyroid and liver; [RTECS] "Suggestive evidence of carcinogenicity, but not sufficient to assess human carcinogenic potential." Practically nontoxic to terrestrial animals and moderately toxic to aquatic animals for acute exposures; Ecological risks are low; Slowly degradable with low mobility in most soils; Exposure of aquatic animals is limited by "chemical's tendency to sorb to sediments." [Reference #1]
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
5.4E-09 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) > 6,700 mg/m3

Adverse Effects

Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

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