Status: ISO 1750 (approved)
IUPAC: 3,6-bis(2-chlorophenyl)-1,2,4,5-tetrazine
CAS: 74115-24-5
Formula: C14H8Cl2N4
Activity: acaricides

Structure:

Clofentezine APPLICATIONS
Mode of action Specific acaricide with contact action, and long residual activity. Inhibits embryo development. Uses Control of eggs and young motile stages (but not adults) of Panonychus ulmi and Tetranychus spp. on pome fruit and stone fruit (20 g/hl), citrus fruit (12.5-20 g/hl), nuts, vines (20 g/hl), hops, strawberries (200-300 g/ha), cucurbits (100-400 g/ha), cotton (150-250 g/ha), and ornamentals (20-30 g/hl). Has no effect on predatory mites or beneficial insect species. Phytotoxicity May cause slight injury to glasshouse roses. May cause a slight pink deposit on petals of white or pale flowers. Formulation types SC; WP. Selected tradenames: 'Apollo' (Aventis)

Clofentezine ANALYSIS
Product analysis by rp hplc (CIPAC Handbook, 1995, G, 18-23) or by visible spectroscopy. Residues in plants and soil determined by hplc. Details available from Aventis.

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