Benomyl
Trade and Other Names: Commercial names for products containing benomyl include Agrocit, Benex, Benlate, Benosan, Fundazol, Fungidice 1991, and Tersan 1991. Benomyl is compatible with many other pesticides.
Chemical Class: benzimidazole
Introduction: Benomyl is a systemic, benzimidazole fungicide that is selectively toxic to microorganisms and to invertebrates, especially earthworms. It is used against a wide range of fungal diseases of field crops, fruits, nuts, ornamentals, mushrooms, and turf. Formulations include wettable powder, dry flowable powder, and dispersible granules.
Formulation: Formulations include wettable powder, dry flowable powder, and dispersible granules.
Physical Properties:
Appearance: Benomyl is a tan crystalline solid compound. It has little or no odor.
Chemical Name: methyl-1-[(butylamino)carbonyl]-H-benzimidazol-2-ylcarbamate
CAS Number: 17804-35-2
Molecular Weight: 290.62
Water Solubility: 2 mg/L
Solubility in Other Solvents: chloroform s.; heptane s.; ethanol s.; acetone s.
Melting Point: Decomposes without melting above 300 C
Vapor Pressure: Negligible (<1 mPa) at 20 C