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| Metalaxyl |
| Chemical Name: |
methyl-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-N-(2-xylyl)-DL-alaninate |
| Formula: |
C15H21NO4 |
| M.W.: |
279.34 |
| CAS NO.: |
57837-19-1 |
| Structure: |
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| Description: |
Appearance: colorless, odorless crystal.
Melting Point: 71.8-72.3°C
Vapour Pressure: 0.293 mPa at 25°C.
Stability: Stable in water 7100 mg/L at 20°C, soluble in 65og/L in methanol; 550g/L in benzene. |
| Toxicity: |
Oral LD50 (Rat)>669 mg/kg. Dermal LD50 (Rabbit) >3,100 mg/kg. |
| Specification: |
90%,98%TC,25%WP, Metalaxyl 8%+Mancozeb 64% WP, Metalaxyl 10%+Mancozeb 48% WP |
| Uses: |
Metalaxyl is a systemic, benzenoid fungicide used in mixtures as a foliar spray for tropical and subtropical crops, as a soil treatment for control of soil-borne pathogens, and as a seed treatment to control downy mildews. Metalaxyl may be used on many different food crops, including tobacco, ornamentals, conifer, and turf applications. |
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