Cymoxyanil

Agent Name
Cymoxyanil
CAS Number
57966-95-7
Formula
C7-H10-N4-O3
Major Category
Pesticides
Cymoxyanil formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1-(2-Cyano-2-methoxyiminoacetyl)-3-ethylurea; 2-Cyano-N-((ethylamino)carbonyl)-2-(methoxyimino)-acetamide; 2-Cyano-N-(ethylcarbamoyl)-2-(methoxyimino)acetamide; Acetamide, 2-cyano-N-((ethylamino)carbonyl)-2-(methoxyimino)- (9CI); Curzate; Cymoxanil; DPX 3217; DPX 3217M; INT-3217-49; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Fungicides
Description
Colorless odorless solid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as agricultural fungicide (mainly for potato blight); [Merck Index]
Comments
A mild eye irritant; [HSDB] A possible skin sensitizer; [Kanerva, p. 1776] In high-dose animal studies, acute effects include diarrhea and convulsions; Chronic effects include reproductive toxicity; [RTECS] May cause skin sensitization; [eChemPortal: ESIS] May cause irritation; May cause skin and respiratory sensitization after prolonged contact; [MSDSonline]
Reference Link #1
EPA Pesticide Chemical Search
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
1.13E-06 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 4,980 mg/m3/4h
Reference Link #2
Occupational allergic contact dermatitis and airborne contact dermatitis from 5 fungicides in a vineyard worker. Cross-reactions between fungicides of the dithiocarbamate group?

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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