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Benomyl CAS[17804-35-2]

= Methyl 3-(butylcarbamoyl)-3H-benzimidasol-2-ylcarbamate, = Methyl 1-(butylcarbamyl) bensimiazol-2-ylcarbamate (ref. ID; 496), = Methyl-1-(butyl-carbamoyl)-2-benzimid-azole carbamate (ref. ID; 6087)

Trade name

Benomyl (J, I, A, B): Benlate

Chemical formula

C14H18N4O3

Purpose for use

Fungicide. It is used against fungal attacks on fruit trees and decorative plants as well as for soil treatment during sowing and cultivating. (ref. ID; 496)
Carbamate pesticides. (ref. ID; 7626)

Toxicity

LD50 (oral): rat 9590 mg/kg.

Test organisms

Protozoa: Blepharisma undulans (ref. ID; 496)
Protozoa: Colpoda cucullus (ref. ID; 496)
Protozoa: Oikomonas termo (ref. ID; 496)
Oligochaeta: Aporrectode longa (ref. ID; 7032)
Oligochaeta: Aporrectode rosea (ref. ID; 7032)
Oligochaeta: Eisenia andrei (ref. ID; 6831)
Oligochaeta: Eisenia fetida (ref. ID; 6074, 7012)
Oligochaeta: Enchytraeus albidus (ref. ID; 5909, 6826)
Oligochaeta: Lumbricus terrestris (ref. ID; 6951, 7626)
Oligochaeta: Octolasium transpadanum (ref. ID; 7626)
Oligochaeta: Tubifex tubifex (ref. ID; 6087)
Oligochaeta: Soil-dwelling community (ref. ID; 6896)
Oligochaeta: Review (ref. ID; 6833)