Imazalil

Agent Name
Imazalil
Alternative Name
Enilconazole
CAS Number
35554-44-0
Formula
C14-H14-Cl2-N2-O
Major Category
Pesticides
Imazalil formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Enilconazole; 1-(2-(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)-2-(2-propenyloxy)ethyl)-1H-imidazole; 1-(2-(2,4-Dichlorphenyl)-2-(2-propenyloxy)aethyl)-1H-imidazol [German]; 1H-Imidazole, 1-(2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-(2-propenyloxy)ethyl)- (9CI); Allyl-1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-imidazol-1-ylethyl ether; CGA 41333; Chloramizol; Deccozil; Deccozil S 75; Enilconazole (BPC); Eniloconazol (SP); Fungaflor; R 23979; [ChemIDplus] 1-(2-Allyloxy)-2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)ethyl-1H-imidazole; [Guide to Occupational Exposure Values]]
Category
Fungicides
Description
Solidified oil; [Merck Index] Light yellow to brown solid (solidified oil); [ICSC]
Sources/Uses
Broad spectrum antimycotic used to disinfect stable and kennel equipment and to treat fungal infections in humans and animals; [Merck Index] Used to protect fruit, vegetables, and ornamentals; as seed dressing for cereals; as post-harvest treatment for citrus fruit, pome fruit, bananas, and seed potatoes; to treat equipment and egg storage areas in chicken hatcheries; [HSDB]
Comments
An eye irritant; May cause liver injury; [ICSC] Likely to be carcinogenic to humans; Causes liver adenomas in mice; [EPA REDs] A skin and severe eye irritant; "Although the Buehler assay was negative on a 13.5% formulation, cases of sensitivity to the compound have been previously described in Europe and in Central America. The technical material is labeled as a potential sensitizer." [HSDB] Skin designation; [MAK] An irritant; May cause serious eye injury; Can be absorbed through skin; [MSDSonline]
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Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

MAK
2 mg/m3, inhalable fraction of the aerosol
Vapor Pressure
1.19E-06 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 16,000 mg/m3/4h

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: