Difenoconazole
Difenoconazole is a triazole pesticide/fungicide with broad antifungal activity. Like many azole fungicides, difenoconazole likely inhibits 14-α demethylase, preventing ergosterol production and fungal cell wall synthesis. Additionally, difenoconazole may inhibit aromatase.
References PubMed ID::http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18865959
Cas No. |
119446-68-3 |
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Purity |
≥98% |
Formula |
C19H17Cl2N3O3 |
Formula Wt. |
406.26 |
Chemical Name |
1-((2-(2-chloro-4-(4-chlorophenoxy)phenyl)-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)methyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole |
IUPAC Name |
1-[[2-[2-chloro-4-(4-chlorophenoxy)phenyl]-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl]methyl]-1,2,4-triazole |
Melting Point |
76°C |
Appearance |
White Crystal Powder |
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