Propiconazole

Agent Name
Propiconazole
CAS Number
60207-90-1
Formula
C15-H17-Cl2-N3-O2
Major Category
Pesticides
Propiconazole formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1-(2-(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)-4-propyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-ylmethyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole; Banner; CGA-64250; CGD 92710F; Desmel; Orbit; Radar; Tilt; 1-((2-(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)-4-propyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)methyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Fungicides
Description
Yellowish liquid; [Merck Index] Colorless or white solid or yellowish liquid; [HSDB] Yellowish liquid (clear if purified); mp = -23 deg C; [eChemPortal: ESIS] Clear yellow viscous liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as systemic foliar fungicide to protect cereals, bananas, turf, rice, coffee, peanuts, stone fruit, and maize; as wood preservative; as seed treatment for use on bananas, barley, corn, peanuts, pecans, rice, rye, oats, soybeans, stone fruit, sugar beets, triticale, wheat, grasses grown for seed, turf, and ornamentals; [HSDB]
Comments
Caused skin sensitization in guinea pigs; In high-dose feeding studies, causes liver injury and developmental toxicity; A possible human carcinogen; [EPA REDs] May cause skin sensitization; May cause liver injury, based on animal studies; [eChemPortal: ESIS] A skin and eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [MSDSonline]
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
1E-06 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) =1,264 mg/m3/4h

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
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

Diseases

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