Pyrazophos
- O, O -diethyl- O -(5- methyl-6- carbethoxypyrazolo (1,5 a) - 2 - pyrimidyl ) - thiophosphate
- 2 - ( O, O- Diethylthionophosphoryl )-5- methyl-6- carbethoxy - pyrazolo- ( 1,5 a ) pyrimidine
- Afugan
- Curamil
Green to brown solid
Fixed
1.35 g · cm -3
50-51 ° C
Decomposition from 160 ° C
Attention
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Pyrazophos is a systemic fungicide, which is used in orchards, vineyards and vegetable growing to powdery mildew. In a small extent, it is also used in the grain industry.
Dissemination
Pyrazophos is under the brand names Afugan and Curamil commercially. Furthermore, it is available in combination with propiconazole under the brand name Desgan and Flusilazole as Furesan. In the EU, was repealed by Commission Decision of 9 April 2000, the authorization of Pyrazophos.