Pyrazophos
PinEthyl 2-[(diethoxyphosphorothioyl)oxy]-5-methylpyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-6-carboxylate
OthernamesCuramil (AgrEvo)[1]

Pyrazophos is an organic compound used as a fungicide[1] and an insecticide.[2]

Uses

Pyrazophos is a systemic fungicide which is used in orchards, vineyards and vegetable crops against powdery mildew. In some instances, the compound is also an effective insecticide (e.g. against leaf-miner flies).[2]

History

The compound has been commercially available since 1970.[1]

References

  1. ^ Ackermann, Peter; Margot, Paul; Müller, Franz (2000). "Fungicides, Agricultural". Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. doi:10.1002/14356007.a12_085. ISBN 3527306730.
  2. ^ Shanmugasundaram, S.; Yeh, C.C.; Hartman, G.L.; Talekar, N.S. (1991). Vegetable Soybean Research Needs for Production and Quality Improvement. Taipei: Asian Vegetable Research and Development Center. pp. 88–89. ISBN 9789290580478. Archived from the original on February 6, 2016. Retrieved 6 February 2016.