Description / Application
Dithianon is a naphthodithiin that is 5,10-dioxo-5,10-dihydronaphtho[2,3-b][1,4]dithiin which is substituted by nitrile groups at positions 2 and 3. It is a broad spectrum fungicide used to control scab, downy mildew, rust, and leaf spot in the commercial growing of grapes and other fruit, citrus, coffee, and vegetables. It has a role as an antifungal agrochemical. It is a member of p-quinones, a dinitrile and a naphthodithiin.
Identities
| Alternative Name | DITHIANONE, Merkdelan, Thynon, Delan, Delan-col, Delan WP, Stauffer MV-119A, Delan (fungicide), Caswell No. 349B |
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| Molecular Formula | C14H4N2O2S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 296.3 |
| MFCD | MFCD00055492 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H302+H332;H410 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P270;P271;P273;P301+P312;P304+P340;P312;P330;P391;P501 |