Uses
Pesticides and plant growth
Definition
ChEBI: A polymeric complex of zinc with the propylene 1,2-bis(dithiocarbamate) anionic ligand. A fungicide, it is used to control a wide range of fungal diseases, including downy mildew, brown rot, black rot, red fire, leaf spot, and blight in crops such as grape
, tomatoes, potatoes, berries, citrus, rice and tea.
Uses
Agricultural fungicide.
Hazard
Toxic by ingestion.
Chemical Properties
Faintly yellow crystals or powder;
becomes dark when heated. Decomposes in the
presence of strong acids or bases. Insoluble in most
common solvents.
Agricultural Uses
Fungicide: Used to control downy mildew, black rot, brown rot and other fungi on vines, apples, pears, citrus, berry fruit, stone fruit, tomatoes, potatoes, tobacco, vegetables, rice, ornamentals and tea. Not currently registered in the U.S. Used in more than a dozen European countries. There are more than 15 global suppliers.
Trade name
AIRONE®; ANTRACOL®; BAY®-46131; BAYER®-46131; LH 3012®; LH 30/Z®; MEZINEB®; PROPINEBE®; ZIPROMAT®
