Description

Ethaboxam is a modern, systemic fungicide belonging to the benzamide chemical class, offering targeted protection against a range of destructive plant pathogens. Its primary value lies in its specific mode of action, which inhibits cellulose synthesis in oomycete fungi, providing effective control with a favorable environmental and toxicological profile. This product is essential for agricultural professionals and formulators seeking reliable solutions for crop protection programs, particularly in the cultivation of vegetables, fruits, and other high-value crops.

Application

Ethaboxam is a specialized fungicide with applications primarily in modern agriculture. Its key uses include:

• Oomycete Disease Control: Effective management of diseases caused by oomycete pathogens such as Phytophthora and Pythium species.
• Seed Treatment: Used as a protective seed treatment to prevent pre- and post-emergence damping-off in various crops, ensuring healthy seedling establishment.
• Soil and Foliar Application: Applied via soil drench or foliar spray to protect against root, stem, and fruit rots in susceptible plants.
• Vegetable Crop Protection: Integral to disease management programs in crops like peppers, tomatoes, cucurbits, and potatoes.
• Fruit and Orchard Management: Helps control soil-borne and foliar oomycete diseases in vineyards, citrus, and other perennial fruit crops.
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Serves as a valuable tool in resistance management strategies, often used in rotation or mixture with fungicides of different modes of action.
• Agricultural Formulations: Used as a technical active ingredient in the manufacturing of suspension concentrates (SC), wettable powders (WP), and other commercial fungicidal formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethaboxam
CAS No.	162650-77-3
Molecular Formula	C14H18N2O3S
Molecular Weight	294.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethaboxam; Guardian; LS 970833; (R,S)-N-(α-Cyano-2-thenyl)-4-ethyl-2-(ethylamino)-5-thiazolecarboxamide; 4-Ethyl-2-(ethylamino)-α-2-thienyl-5-thiazoleacetonitrile; 4-Ethyl-2-(ethylamino)-5-thiazolecarboxylic acid cyanomethyl-2-thienylmethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Ethaboxam technical material is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards and consistent performance characteristics typical for agrochemical active ingredients. Specifications are aligned with FAO/WHO standards for pesticide specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and relevant physicochemical parameters is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at temperatures between 15-25°C. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Store separately from strong oxidizers, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Moisture (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
pH (1% suspension)	5.0 - 7.0

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.