Carbendazim

Carbendazim^[1]
Names
	IUPAC name Methyl 1H-benzimidazol-2-ylcarbamate
	Other names Mercarzole; Carbendazole
Identifiers
CAS Number	10605-21-7 ;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChemSpider	23741;
ECHA InfoCard	100.031.108
PubChem CID	25429;
RTECS number	DD6500000;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID4024729 ;
	InChI 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) Key: TWFZGCMQGLPBSX-UHFFFAOYAS;
	SMILES O=C(OC)Nc2nc1ccccc1n2;
Properties
Chemical formula	C9H9N3O2
Molar mass	191.187 g/mol
Appearance	Light gray powder
Melting point	302-307 °C
Solubility in water	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). verify (what is ?) Infobox references

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 in January 13, 2009.^[3]

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

References

^ Merck Index, 11th Edition, 1794.
^ "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.
^ "MEPs approve pesticides legislation". 2009-01-13. Retrieved 2009-01-14.
^ 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)

External links

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[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)

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