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Carbendazim[1]
Names
IUPAC name
Methyl 1H-benzimidazol-2-ylcarbamate
Other names
Mercarzole
Carbendazole
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.031.108 Edit this at Wikidata
KEGG
RTECS number
  • DD6500000
  • InChI=1S/C9H9N3O2/c1-14-9(13)12-8-10-6-4-2-3-5-7(6)11-8/h2-5H,1H3,(H2,10,11,12,13) checkY
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  • InChI=1/C9H9N3O2/c1-14-9(13)12-8-10-6-4-2-3-5-7(6)11-8/h2-5H,1H3,(H2,10,11,12,13)
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  • O=C(OC)Nc2nc1ccccc1n2
Properties
C9H9N3O2
Molar mass 191.187 g/mol
Appearance Light gray powder
Melting point 302-307 °C
8 mg/L
Acidity (pKa) 4.48
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Carbendazim is a widely used broad-spectrum benzimidazole fungicide. A 4.7% solution of carbendazim hydrochloride is sold as Eertavas, an effective treatment for Dutch elm disease.

Carbendazim was included in a biocide ban proposed by the Swedish Chemicals Agency [2] and approved by the European Parliament on January 13, 2009.[3]

The fungicide is controversially used in Queensland, Australia on macadamia plantations.[4]

References

  1. ^ Merck Index, 11th Edition, 1794.
  2. ^ "Interpretation of criteria for approval of active substances in the proposed EU plant protection regulation". Swedish Chemicals Agency (KemI). 2008-09-23. Retrieved 2009-01-14.
  3. ^ "MEPs approve pesticides legislation". 2009-01-13. Retrieved 2009-01-14.
  4. ^ Marissa Calligeros (2009-02-02). "Fungicide maker in birth defect storm". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2010-03-21. {{cite news}}: Text "http://www.smh.com.au/news/environment/fungicide-maker-in-birth-defect-storm/2009/02/02/1233423096718.html" ignored (help)