Epoxiconazole
Epoxiconazole is a triazole pesticide/fungicide with broad antifungal activity. Like many azole fungicides, epoxiconazole likely inhibits 14-α demethylase, inhibiting ergosterol production and fungal cell wall synthesis. Additionally, epoxiconazole may inhibit aromatase and act as an endocrine disrupter. Epoxiconazole displays varying effects on development in vivo, depending on the species utilized.
References PubMed ID::http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1891977
Cas No. |
106325-08-0 |
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Purity |
≥95% |
Formula |
C17H13ClFN3O |
Formula Wt. |
329.76 |
IUPAC Name |
1-[[(2S,3R)-3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)oxiran-2-yl]methyl]-1,2,4-triazole |
Melting Point |
125 |
Appearance |
White to off white powder |
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