Famoxadone

(RS )-3 -anilino- 5-methyl- 5-(4 -phenoxyphenyl ) -1,3 -oxazolidine -2 ,4- dione

Fixed

From 140.3 to 141.8 ° C

Practically insoluble in water

Attention

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Famoxadone is a chemical compound selected from the group consisting of hydrazine derivatives, diphenyl ether and oxazolidinones.

Production and representation

Famoxadone, by reaction of 2 - (4- phenoxyphenyl ) lactate are obtained in a mixture of dichloromethane with phenoxyphenyl and 1,1 ' -carbonyldiimidazole.

Properties

Famoxadone is practically insoluble in water solid.

Use

Famoxadone is used as an active ingredient in pesticides. It is a fungicide that acts by inhibition of mitochondrial electron transport.

In Germany, Austria and Switzerland pesticides are approved (eg, Equation Pro) containing Famoxadone as active ingredient.