Diisopropyl-5-nitroisophthalate

Nitrothal-isopropyl, diisopropyl-5-nitroisophthalate, (27) is not systemic, but is a fungicide of specific activity against apple powdery mildew. It is used in combination (sulfur, zineb). This fungicide is of low toxicity to mammals, bees and earthworms. The acute oral is 6400 mg/kg for rats for the formulated product (50% a. i.) (Phillips et al., 1973 Archer, 1979). 

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