Kresoxim-methyl
Agent Name
Kresoxim-methyl
CAS Number
143390-89-0
Formula
C18-H19-N-O4
Major Category
Pesticides
Synonyms
BAS 490F; Methyl (E)-alpha-(methoxyimino)-2-((2-methylphenoxy)methyl)benzeneacetate; Benzeneacetic acid, alpha-(methoxyimino)-2-((2-methylphenoxy)methyl)-, methyl ester, (E)-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Fungicides
Description
Colorless odorless solid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used as synthetic strobilurin agricultural fungicide; [Merck Index] Used to control powdery mildew in greenhouse ornamental crops; [Reference #2]
Comments
In subchronic feeding studies of rats, causes elevated serum GGT (liver enzyme) at >577 mg/kg/day; [Reference #2] Causes hepatocellular carcinoma in 2-year rat feeding study at 36 mg/kg/body weight/day; [Reference #1] May cause irritation; Targets the liver; [MSDSonline]
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.72E-08 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 5,600 mg/m3/4h
Reference Link #2
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: