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Description:ISO 1750 (published)
IUPAC: triphenyltin
CAS: 668-34-8
Formula: C18H15Sn
Activity: algicides
antifeedants
fungicides (organotin fungicides)
molluscicides
Notes: When this substance is used as a salt, its identity should be stated, for example fentin acetate [900-95-8], fentin chloride, fentin hydroxide [76-87-9].
The name “fenolovo” was used in the former USSR, and the name “triphenyltin” is used in South Africa and the USA.

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Fentin APPLICATIONS
Biochemistry Multi-site inhibitor, preventing spore germination, and inhibiting metabolism of the fungal organism, in particular respiration. Mode of action Non-systemic fungicide with mainly protective action, but also some curative action. Also acts as an algicide and molluscicide. Uses Control of early and late blights of potatoes; Septoria leaf spot on celery and celeriac; leaf spot diseases of onions, sugar beet and peanuts; anthracnose of beans; rust and leaf blotch on wheat; rust on coffee; scab on pecans; Phytophthora palmivora and Monilia roreri on cocoa; Pyricularia oryzae, Pellicularia sasakii and Helminthosporium oryzae on rice; etc. Also used for control of algae and snails in rice fields, and for control of water snails in fish ponds. Phytotoxicity Vines, ornamentals, some fruits, and glasshouse crops may be injured. Formulation types WP. Compatibility Incompatible with oil emulsions and EC formulations.

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