Benzimidazole
Agent Name
Benzimidazole
CAS Number
51-17-2
Formula
C7-H6-N2
Major Category
Pesticides
Synonyms
1,3-Benzodiazole; 1,3-Diazaindene;1H-Benzimidazole; 3-Azaindole; Azindole; BZI; Benziminazole; Benzoglyoxaline; Benzoimidazole; N,N'-Methenyl-o-phenylenediamine; o-Benzimidazole; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Fungicides
Description
Solid; Soluble in hot water; [Merck Index] Slightly water solubility = 2 g/L at 20 deg C; [ChemIDplus] Off-white or tan powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
The benzimidazoles are a group of systemic fungicides; [HSDB] Classification: agricultural chemical, anthelmintic, anti-infective agent, and experimental pesticide; [ChemIDplus]
Comments
May be an irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
7.64E-05 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: