Bromopropylate

Agent Name
Bromopropylate
CAS Number
18181-80-1
Formula
C17-H16-Br2-O3
Major Category
Pesticides
Bromopropylate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1-Methylethyl 4-bromo-alpha-(4-bromophenyl)-alpha-hydroxybenzeneacetate; 4,4'-Dibromobenzilic acid isopropyl ester; 4-Bromo-alpha-(4-bromophenyl)-alpha-hydroxybenzeneacetic acid 1-methyl ethyl ester; Acarol; Ascarol 2E; Benzeneacetic acid, 4-bromo-alpha-(4-bromophenyl)-alpha-hydroxy-, 1-methylethyl ester; Benzeneacetic acid, 4-bromo-alpha-(4-bromophenyl)-alpha-hydroxy-1-methylethyl ester (9CI); Benzilic acid, 4,4'-dibromo-, isopropyl ester (8CI); Ciba-Geigy GS 19851; ENT 27552; Folbex VA; GS-19851; Geigy 19851; Geigy GS-19851; Isopropyl 4,4'-dibromobenzilate; Isopropyl bromobenzilate; Isopropyl dibromobenzilate; Nanogen Index Code BST (1-012); Neoron; Phenisobromolate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Insecticides
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] White solid; [HSDB] Colorless solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an acaricide for control of a wide variety of mites on citrus and deciduous fruit; Not currently registered with the EPA for use in the US; [HSDB]
Comments
In high-dose animal studies, causes muscle weakness, ataxia, and respiratory depression; [RTECS]
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Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
5.1E-08 mm Hg

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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