Zoxamide is a fungacide for control of mildew and late bight. Zoxamide was developped for foliar use on potatoes, vines, and vegetables. Zoxamide is able to specifically target Oomycete fungi; Zoxamide exhibits strong preventive activity combined with excellent rainfast and residual properties.
ChEBI: 3,5-dichloro-N-(1-chloro-3-methyl-2-oxopentan-3-yl)-4-methylbenzamide is a member of the class of benzamides obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of 3,5-dichloro-4-methylbenzamide with the amino group of 3-amino-1-chloro-3-methylpentan-2-one. It is a member of benzamides, an alpha-chloroketone and a dichlorobenzene.
Low toxicity by ingestion, inhalation, and
skin contact.