Thiophanate-methyl is an

organic compound In chemistry, organic compounds are generally any chemical compounds that contain carbon-hydrogen or carbon-carbon bonds. Due to carbon's ability to catenate (form chains with other carbon atoms), millions of organic compounds are known. T ...

with the formula C₆H₄(NHC(S)NH(CO)OCH₃)₂. The compound is a colorless or white solid, although commercial samples are generally tan-colored. It is prepared from ''o''-phenylenediamine.

Uses and analysis

It is a widely used fungicide used on tree, vine, and root crops. In Europe it is applied to tomato, wine grapes, beans, wheat, and aubergine. Methods for its analysis have received considerable attention. It is commonly used to treat botrytis bunch rot and gray mold caused by ''

Botrytis cinerea ''Botrytis cinerea'' is a necrotrophic fungus that affects many plant species, although its most notable hosts may be wine grapes. In viticulture, it is commonly known as "botrytis bunch rot"; in horticulture, it is usually called "grey mould" o ...

'' strawberry in California.

Fungicidal Action

Thiophanate-methyl acts as a fungicide via its primary metabolite carbendazim.

References

{{reflist Fungicides Thioureas Carbamates Methyl esters