Epoxiconazole

Agent Name
Epoxiconazole
CAS Number
133855-98-8
Formula
C17-H13-Cl-F-N3-O
Major Category
Pesticides
Epoxiconazole formula graphical representation
Synonyms
(2RS,3SR)-1-(3-(2-Chlorophenyl)-2,3-epoxy-2-(4-fluorophenyl)propyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole; 1-((3-(2-Chlorophenyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)oxiranyl)methyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole cis-(+-)-; BAS 480F; Epoxiconazol; Opal; Opal? 7.5 EC; OPUS; 1H-1,2,4-Triazole, 1-(((2R,3S)-3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)oxiranyl)methyl)-, rel-; 1H-1,2,4-Triazole, 1-((3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)oxiranyl)methyl)-, cis-(+-)-; [ChemIDplus] rel-1-[[(2R,3S)-3-(2-Chlorophenyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-oxiranyl]methyl]-1H-1,2,4-triazole; (2RS,3RS)-1-[3-(2-Chlorophenyl)-2,3-epoxy-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-propyl]-1H-1,2,4-triazole; BAS-480-F; Opus; [Merck Index]
Category
Fungicides
Description
Solid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used as an agricultural fungicide; [Merck Index] Intended for use as a fungicide on bananas and coffee; [Reference #1]
Comments
CAS number 135319-73-2 is also used for epoxiconazole, and refers collectively to all stereoisomers; [ToxPlanet: ECHA - Proposal for Harmonised Classification and Labelling] Causes eye but no skin irritation in rabbits; Not a skin sensitizer in guinea pigs; Effects on the liver observed in 90-day oral animal studies; [Reference #1] May cause irritation; Targets the bone, endocrine system, and liver; Suspected reproductive toxicant, teratogen, and carcinogen; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Restricted
Not currently registered for use in the US (2006); [Reference #1]
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
4.5E-07 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) > 5,300 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

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