CAS · 55179-31-2
Product Overview
Bitertanol is a high-purity bactericides supplied for industrial and specialty chemical applications. Contact our team for specifications, packaging options and lead times.
Product Specifications
| Appearance: | off white crystal powder |
|---|---|
| Assay: | 95% min |
| Water: | 0.5% max |
| Acetone insolubles: | 0.5% max |
| Acidity (H₂SO₄): | 0.5% max |
Applications
1. Agricultural Fungicide
Used in both pre-harvest and post-harvest treatments.
Commonly applied to:
Cereals (e.g., wheat, barley, rye) - controls powdery mildew, rusts, and leaf spots.
Fruit trees (e.g., apples, peaches) - prevents scab, powdery mildew.
Vegetables - effective against Alternaria, Fusarium, and leaf spot pathogens.
Ornamentals - protects against Botrytis and other foliar fungi.
2. Seed Treatment
Applied to seeds of cereals and legumes to protect seedlings from soil- and seed-borne fungal pathogens like smuts and seed rots.
3. Turf and Lawn Management
Used in golf courses and sports turf to prevent fungal diseases such as dollar spot, brown patch, and anthracnose.
4. Post-Harvest Disease Control
Helps prevent spoilage and fungal decay during storage and transport of fruits and vegetables.
Benefits
✅ Broad-spectrum activity
Controls a wide range of Ascomycetes, Basidiomycetes, and Deuteromycetes fungi.
✅ Systemic action
Moves within the plant after application, offering long-lasting protection.
✅ Preventive and curative efficacy
Can stop early fungal development and eliminate existing infections.
✅ Versatile application methods
Can be applied as foliar spray, soil drench, or seed treatment.
✅ Compatible with integrated pest management (IPM)
Useful in rotational programs to reduce the risk of resistance buildup when alternated with fungicides of different modes of action.
Conclusion
Bitertanol (CAS 55179-31-2) is a broad-spectrum, systemic fungicide from the triazole class that plays a vital role in modern crop protection. Its ability to both prevent and cure fungal infections, combined with systemic mobility and wide crop compatibility, makes it a valuable tool for farmers and horticulturists aiming for high yields and quality produce with reduced fungal risk.
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