Carbendazim

Carbendazim is a fungicide, a member benzimidazole fungicides. It is metabolized to benomyl, which is bioactive.

Carbendazim
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Methyl (1H-1,3-benzimidazol-2-yl)carbamate
Other names
Mercarzole
Carbendazole
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.031.108
KEGG
RTECS number
  • DD6500000
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C9H9N3O2/c1-14-9(13)12-8-10-6-4-2-3-5-7(6)11-8/h2-5H,1H3,(H2,10,11,12,13) Y
    Key: TWFZGCMQGLPBSX-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
  • InChI=1/C9H9N3O2/c1-14-9(13)12-8-10-6-4-2-3-5-7(6)11-8/h2-5H,1H3,(H2,10,11,12,13)
    Key: TWFZGCMQGLPBSX-UHFFFAOYAS
  • COC(=O)Nc2nc1ccccc1[nH]2
Properties
C9H9N3O2
Molar mass 191.187 g/mol
Appearance Light gray powder
Density 1.45 g/cm3
Melting point 302 to 307 °C (576 to 585 °F; 575 to 580 K) (decomposes)
8 mg/L

Disintegration = 302 -305 degree Temperature of disintegration = 1.5 - 2 hrs

Acidity (pKa) 4.48
Hazards
NIOSH (US health exposure limits):
PEL (Permissible)
 Disintegration temp = 302 - 305 degree

Disintegration temp = 1.5 - 2 hrs

Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

The fungicide is used to control plant diseases in cereals and fruits, including citrus, bananas, strawberries, macadamia nuts, pineapples, and pomes. A 4.7% solution of carbendazim hydrochloride, sold as Eertavas, is marketed as a treatment for Dutch elm disease.

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