Development of a novel fungicide, cyflufenamid

Abstract

Cyflufenamid is a novel and original fungicide discovered and developed by Nippon Soda Co., Ltd. The characteristic feature of its chemical structure is the benzamidoxime framework with 2,3-difluoro-6-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl and cyclopropylmethoxyimino groups. Cyflufenamid excellently controls powdery mildew of various crops by preventive or curative treatment, and shows long residual and vapor phase activity. The mode of action of cyflufenamid is considered different from that of other existing fungicides. It has favorable toxicological, ecotoxicological and environmental profiles.