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Methazole

CAS Number: 20354-26-1

Basic Information

The chemical structure of Methazole Synonym(s): 2-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-4-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazolidine-3,5-dione; Bioxone; Chlormethazole; Mezopur; oxydiazol; Paxilon; Probe 75 WP; Probe; Tunic
Formula: C9H6Cl2N2O3
Molecular Weight: 261.064
Melting Point (°C): 123 - 124
Contaminant Type: Methazole is an herbicide.

Toxicity Effects

  • Organism Type: Fish g
    Common Name: Bluegill
    Scientific Name: Lepomis macrochirus
    Toxicity: 4 mg/l
    Test: 96h LC50
  • Organism Type: Fish g
    Common Name: Rainbow trout
    Scientific Name: Oncorhynchus mykiss
    Toxicity: 4 mg/l
    Test: 96h LC50
  • Organism Type: Mammals g
    Common Name: Rat
    Scientific Name: Muridae (Family)
    Toxicity: 2501 mg/kg
    Test: LD50

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Potential applications of this contaminant in the St. Johns Water River Management District

Work Cited

g Meister, R. T., and C. Sine (Ed). 2003. Crop Protection Handbook, volume 89. Meister Publishing Company, Willoughby, OH.