Fenobucarb

• (RS )-2 -sec -butylphenyl N-methylcarbamate
• (± )-2 -sec- Butylphenyl -N- methylcarbamate
• Baycarb

Light yellow solid

Fixed

1.035 g · cm -3

30-31 ° C

• Very slightly soluble in water ( 0.61 g · l-1 at 30 ° C)
• Soluble in acetone, benzene, and toluene

Attention

• 350 mg · kg -1 ( LD50, rat, oral)
• > 5000 mg · kg -1 ( LD50, rat, transdermal)

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Fenobucarb is a chemical compound selected from the group of the carbamates.

Production and representation

Fenobucarb, by reaction of 2 -sec- butyl phenol with phosgene to give 2 -sec- Butylphenolchlorformiat which react with methylamine to give the end product can be obtained.

Use

Fenobucarb is used as an insecticide in rice, sugar cane, tea, wheat and vegetables. Fenobucarb was and is not approved in the EU as an active ingredient in pesticides. In Germany, Austria and Switzerland, no plant protection products containing this active ingredient are allowed.