Description

Bitertanol is a systemic triazole fungicide belonging to the sterol demethylation inhibitor (DMI) class, known for its protective and curative action against a broad spectrum of fungal diseases. Its primary value lies in providing long-lasting control of key pathogens in high-value crops, enhancing yield and quality for growers. This product is essential for agricultural professionals and formulators in the crop protection industry seeking effective disease management solutions.

Application

• Agricultural Fungicide: Used as a key active ingredient in formulations for controlling powdery mildew, rusts, scab, and other foliar diseases in cereals, fruits, and vegetables.
• Seed Treatment: Applied to protect seeds and young seedlings from soil-borne and seed-borne fungal pathogens, ensuring better crop establishment.
• Post-Harvest Protection: Employed in some systems to manage fungal decay in stored fruits and grains, extending shelf life.
• Turf and Ornamentals: Effective in disease management programs for golf courses, lawns, and ornamental plants.
• Industrial Wood Preservation: Can be utilized in combination with other agents for fungicidal protection in certain wood treatment applications.
• Formulation Intermediate: Serves as a technical-grade material for manufacturers producing various commercial fungicidal products, such as wettable powders (WP) and suspension concentrates (SC).

Basic Information

Product Name	Bitertanol
CAS No.	555179-31-2
Molecular Formula	C20H23N3O2
Molecular Weight	337.42 g/mol
Synonyms	Biloxazol; Baycor; 1-(Biphenyl-4-yloxy)-3,3-dimethyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)butan-2-ol; (RS)-1-(Biphenyl-4-yloxy)-3,3-dimethyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)butan-2-ol; α-Butyl-α-(4-chlorophenyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole-1-propanenitrile (common mis-association corrected); Triazole fungicide (DMI class); Sterol Demethylation Inhibitor; KWG 0599
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Quality Control

Our technical-grade Bitertanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets high purity specifications and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant parameters are provided with each shipment to guarantee supply reliability and product integrity for our B2B partners.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the original container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Moisture (Karl Fischer)	≤ 1.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
pH (suspension)	5.0 - 8.0

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