Hexythiazox

Agent Name
Hexythiazox
CAS Number
78587-05-0
Formula
C17-H21-Cl-N2-O2-S
Major Category
Pesticides
Hexythiazox formula graphical representation
Synonyms
(4RS,5RS)-5-(4-Chlorophenyl)-N-cyclohexyl-4-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-thiazolidine-3-carboxamide; Acarflor; Acariflor; Calibre; Cesar; DPX Y5893-9; Matacar; NA 73; Nissorun; Ordoval; Savey; Trevi; Zeldox (acaricide); trans-5-(4-Chlorophenyl)-N-cyclohexyl-4-methyl-2-oxo-3-thiazolidinecarboxamide; 3-Thiazolidinecarboxamide, 5-(4-chlorophenyl)-N-cyclohexyl-4-methyl-2-oxo-, (4R,5R)-rel-; 3-Thiazolidinecarboxamide, 5-(4-chlorophenyl)-N-cyclohexyl-4-methyl-2-oxo-, trans-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Insecticides
Description
White odorless solid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used as an ovicide (kills mite eggs) on various crops including citrus, grapes, pome fruit, hops, strawberries, and dates; [HSDB]
Comments
No adverse effects (blood tests) in about 20 Japanese workers exposed in a manufacturing plant for 3 years; [Reference #1] May cause skin, eye, nose, and throat irritation; [HSDB] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
Reference Link #1
INCHEM JMPR: Hexythiazox
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
2.55E-08 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) > 2,000 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

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: