Product name

Fluazinam 97% tc

Common name

Fluazinam

IUPAC name

3-chloro-N-(3-chloro-5-trifluoromethyl-2-pyridyl)-a,a,a-trifluoro-2,6-dinitro-p-toluidine

Chemical name

3-chloro-N-[3-chloro-2,6-dinitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinamine

CAS No.

79622-59-6

Molecular formula

C₁₃H₄Cl₂F₆N₄O₄

Molecular weight

465.1

Uncouples mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation, inhibiting spore germination, hyphal penetration, growth and sporulation.

Fungicide with protective action. Has little curative or systemic activity, but good residual effect and rain fastness.

Control of grey mould and downy mildew on vines; apple scab; southern blight and white mould on peanuts; and Phytophthora infestans and tuber blight on potatoes. Control of clubroot on crucifers, and rhizomania on sugar beet. Applied at 150-750 g/ha. Also for control of mites in apples.