Binapacryl
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Binapacryl is an miticide
and fungicide
. Chemically, it is an ester
derivative of dinoseb
. Although binapacryl has low toxicity itself, it is readily metabolized
to form dinoseb, which is toxic.
International trade in binapacryl is regulated by the Rotterdam Convention
.
Miticide
Acaricides are pesticides that kill members of the Acari group, which includes ticks and mites.Acaricides are used both in medicine and agriculture, although the desired selective toxicity differs between the two fields.-Terminology:...
and fungicide
Fungicide
Fungicides are chemical compounds or biological organisms used to kill or inhibit fungi or fungal spores. Fungi can cause serious damage in agriculture, resulting in critical losses of yield, quality and profit. Fungicides are used both in agriculture and to fight fungal infections in animals...
. Chemically, it is an ester
Ester
Esters are chemical compounds derived by reacting an oxoacid with a hydroxyl compound such as an alcohol or phenol. Esters are usually derived from an inorganic acid or organic acid in which at least one -OH group is replaced by an -O-alkyl group, and most commonly from carboxylic acids and...
derivative of dinoseb
Dinoseb
Dinoseb is an herbicide in the dinitrophenol family. The IUPAC name is 2-sec-butyl-4,6-dinitrophenol and its molecular formula is C10H12N2O5....
. Although binapacryl has low toxicity itself, it is readily metabolized
Metabolism
Metabolism is the set of chemical reactions that happen in the cells of living organisms to sustain life. These processes allow organisms to grow and reproduce, maintain their structures, and respond to their environments. Metabolism is usually divided into two categories...
to form dinoseb, which is toxic.
International trade in binapacryl is regulated by the Rotterdam Convention
Rotterdam Convention
The Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade, more commonly known simply as the ', is a multilateral treaty to promote shared responsibilities in relation to importation of hazardous chemicals...
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