Chemical Name | methyl benzimidazol-2-ylcarbamate |
Molecular Formula | C9H9N3O2 |
Molecular Weight | 191.19 g/mol |
Appearance | White to off - white crystalline powder |
Odor | Odorless |
Melting Point | 191 - 193 °C |
Solubility In Water | Low solubility in water (120 mg/L at 20 °C) |
Solubility In Organic Solvents | Soluble in some organic solvents like dimethylformamide |
Vapor Pressure | Very low vapor pressure (1.45×10⁻⁷ Pa at 25 °C) |
Ph | Neutral in solution |
Stability | Stable under normal storage conditions |
Mode Of Action | Inhibits fungal cell division by interfering with microtubule formation |
What are the main uses of Carbendazim?
Carbendazim is also a benzimidazole fungicide. Its main use is wide and its effect is significant in the agricultural field.
First, it can prevent and control many plant diseases. Such as powdery mildew of vegetables, anthrax, gray mold, etc. In melon powdery mildew, when plants are infected at the beginning, spray with Carbendazim agent can effectively inhibit the growth of pathogens, prevent the spread of diseases, keep the leaves green and the fruits are fruitful. In terms of fruit trees, it also has good effects on apple ring pattern disease, pear black star disease, etc. Applying medicine on time can protect the flourishing fruit trees, the fruit is full and disease-free, and the harvest of fruit farmers is guaranteed.
Second, it is also commonly used in flower cultivation. Flowers are susceptible to fungal diseases, such as orchid anthrax. Treatment with Carbendazim can make orchid leaves smooth and bright, and enhance the ornamental value of flowers.
Third, it also plays an important role in seed treatment. With its seed dressing, it can kill the surface and internal bacteria of seeds, prevent diseases at the seedling stage, make seedlings grow sturdily, and improve the germination rate and survival rate of seeds. For example, wheat seeds can be treated in this way to avoid powdery mildew, root rot, etc., and the seedling root system is developed, laying the foundation for high yield in the later stage.
Fourth, it can also be used for soil disinfection. In greenhouses and other facilities agriculture, applying Carbendazim to the soil before planting can eliminate pathogenic bacteria in the soil, create a healthy soil environment for crop growth, reduce the occurrence of soil-borne diseases, and ensure the annual yield of crops.
What are the potential hazards of Carbendazim to human health?
Carbendazim is also a benzimidazole fungicide. Although it has many applications in agricultural disease prevention and control, it has various potential hazards to human health.
Looking at its potential harm to human health, the first involves reproduction and development. Gu Yun: "Children are the foundation of family inheritance." Carbendazim can cause reproductive toxicity, interfere with the human endocrine system, and affect hormone balance. In animal experiments, it can be seen that it causes abnormal reproductive organs and decreased fertility. This is like a polluted water source, affecting everything downstream, and may have an impact on the foundation of human reproduction.
Secondary and genetic toxicity. "Genes are the blueprint of life." Carbendazim may damage the DNA of human genetic material and cause genetic mutations. If this change occurs in germ cells, it may be passed on to future generations. If the root of the scourge is planted, it will affect future generations and increase the risk of hereditary diseases.
Furthermore, it is related to the immune system. The human immune system is a defense against the enemy. Carbendazim may weaken the function of the immune system, reducing the body's ability to resist external evil. People are prone to diseases, just like the city's defenses are damaged, the enemy is easy to invade, colds, colds, infections or frequent diseases.
In addition, long-term exposure to Carbendazim environment may increase the risk of cancer. Cancer is like a tiger of evil diseases in the body. Carbendazim may be the cause of helping to cause harm, disrupting the normal growth and division of cells and causing cell cancer. Therefore, although Carbendazim is useful in agriculture, its potential harm to human health should not be underestimated, and it should be used with caution to ensure human well-being.
What is the residue of Carbendazim in the environment?
Carbendazole is a commonly used fungicide. Its residue in the environment is of great concern to the world.
In the soil, the residue of carbendazole depends on many factors. Soil texture, pH, microbial community, etc., are all related to it. In loam soil, due to its good aeration and water retention properties, the degradation rate of carbendazole may be faster than that of clay. Acidic soil may promote its decomposition. Soil microorganisms are also key, and some microorganisms have the ability to decompose carbendazole, which can accelerate its dissipation.
As for water, carbendazole has limited solubility, but once it enters water or is adsorbed on suspended particles, it migrates with water flow. Its residue in the water body is affected by water temperature, water flow rate, light, etc. High temperature, strong light and fast water flow can gradually reduce its residue.
In the atmospheric environment, carbendazole is mainly attached to aerosol particles. Its residual time is short, and it is easy to remove from the atmosphere due to light and precipitation. Light can cause its photolysis, while precipitation can initialize it, causing it to settle to the ground or water bodies.
Overall, carbendazole has residues in various media in the environment, but under different conditions, the residual conditions are different. Its residual dynamics depend on the interaction of environmental factors.
What are the restrictions and regulations on the use of Carbendazim?
Carbendazim is a common fungicide. When it is used, many restrictions and regulations exist.
In the scope of application, it is often used in fruits, vegetables, grains and other crops to control fungal diseases. However, in some specific crops or special areas, the application may be limited. For example, in some organic agriculture areas, the use of chemical synthetic pesticides is strictly restricted, and Carbendazim is also on the list. Because of its residues in crops, it affects the quality and food safety of agricultural products.
In terms of application dosage, there are clear regulations. It varies according to the type of crop and the severity of the disease. Excessive application not only fails to increase the effectiveness of prevention and control, but also causes excessive pesticide residues, endangering the ecological environment and human health. Generally, it is necessary to follow the product instructions and the guidance of agricultural technicians to accurately control the dosage.
The timing of application is also critical. The best prevention and control can be achieved by preventing the application of drugs at the beginning or not when the disease occurs. If the disease is already severe, it may not be effective to use Carbendazim alone, or it needs to be compounded with other drugs, but the compounding must also be in accordance with regulations to prevent drug damage and cross-resistance.
And after applying Carbendazim, there is a safety interval. This is to degrade the residual pesticides on crops to a safe level and ensure consumer safety. Different crops have different safety intervals, which must be followed, and must not be harvested within the interval.
All these restrictions and regulations are to ensure the safety of agricultural production, the health of the ecological environment and the safety of people's diet, and the implementers should abide by them carefully.
What are the alternatives to Carbendazim?
Carbendazim is the English name of carbendazim, which is often used as a fungicide in the agricultural field. There are many alternative products available today, which will be described in detail below.
The first methoxyacrylate fungicides, such as azoxystrobin. This agent has a wide bactericidal spectrum and high activity, can effectively prevent and control many fungal diseases, and has good protection and therapeutic effects. Its unique mechanism of action is to inhibit the mitochondrial respiration of pathogenic bacteria, block energy generation, and then achieve the purpose of sterilization. Compared with carbendazim, azoxystrobin is not only more active, but also more friendly to the environment and has relatively little residue.
In addition, triazole fungicides, such as pentazole. Pentazolyl alcohol has a significant control effect on powdery mildew, rust, smut and other diseases of various crops. It can inhibit the biosynthesis of ergosterol of pathogenic bacteria, making the cell membrane of pathogens unable to form normally, resulting in its growth inhibition. Pentazolyl alcohol has a long shelf life, good internal absorption, and can be conducted up and down in plants to fully protect plants.
Complex with thiazole zinc, which is an organozinc fungicide. It has a preventive and control effect on bacterial diseases and some fungal diseases. Thiazole zinc inhibits the growth of pathogens by releasing zinc ions and thiazole groups, which work together to destroy the cell membrane and protein synthesis of pathogens, thereby inhibiting the growth of pathogens. Compared with carbendazim, thiazole zinc has a prominent effect on the prevention and control of bacterial diseases, which can make up for the shortcomings of carbendazim in this regard.
There is also mesomycin, which is an agricultural antibiotic fungicide. Mesomycin can inhibit the protein synthesis of pathogenic bacteria, has strong antibacterial activity, and has a good control effect on bacteria and fungal diseases of a variety of crops. The agent is safe and environmentally friendly, friendly to the environment and crops, and has no residual toxicity worries.
All the above products can replace carbendazim to a certain extent. In practical application, it is necessary to rationally select and use drugs according to factors such as crop type, disease type and occurrence status to achieve the best control effect.