CAS · 67747-09-5
Product Overview
Prochloraz 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: | Brown Solid |
|---|---|
| Assay: | 97% min |
| pH: | 6–9 |
| Water: | 0.5% max |
Applications
1. Agricultural Fungicide
Used to control a wide range of fungal pathogens including:
Powdery mildew
Leaf spots
Blights
Rusts
Botrytis cinerea (gray mold)
Commonly applied on:
Cereals (wheat, barley)
Fruits (apples, grapes, citrus)
Vegetables (tomatoes, cucurbits)
Ornamentals and turf
2. Seed Treatment
Applied as a seed dressing to protect seeds and seedlings from fungal infections during germination.
3. Post-Harvest Disease Control
Helps reduce post-harvest spoilage caused by fungal growth in stored fruits and vegetables.
Benefits
✅ Broad-Spectrum Efficacy
Effective against a wide array of fungal pathogens, making it versatile across different crops and diseases.
✅ Multimode Activity
Primarily inhibits lanosterol 14α-demethylase (CYP51), disrupting fungal cell membrane formation.
Exhibits additional inhibitory effects on other fungal enzymes, enhancing antifungal potency.
✅ Systemic and Protective Action
Prochloraz is absorbed and translocated within the plant, providing systemic protection.
Offers both curative and preventive control of fungal infections.
✅ Resistance Management
Used in rotation or combination with fungicides of different modes of action to manage resistance development.
✅ Crop Safety
Generally well tolerated by a wide variety of crops when used according to label recommendations.
Conclusion
Prochloraz (CAS 67747-09-5) is an effective and versatile imidazole fungicide widely used for the control of many important fungal diseases in agriculture. Its systemic action, broad-spectrum efficacy, and role in resistance management make it an important component of integrated crop protection strategies. Responsible use ensures sustainable disease control and crop productivity.
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