Dithane

Description

Dithane · CAS 12656-69-8 · C4H6N2S4Mn . C4H6N2S4Zn. UNII 286R84HD8L. Melting Point: 172 °C (decomposes); Flash Point: 138 °C (280 °F); Flash Point: 137.8 °C (tag open cup).

Identification

CAS Registry Number	12656-69-8
PubChem CID	3034368
Molecular formula	C4H6N2S4Mn . C4H6N2S4Zn
IUPAC name	zinc;manganese(2+);bis(N-[2-(sulfidocarbothioylamino)ethyl]carbamodithioate)
UNII (FDA)	286R84HD8L

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	541.1
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	4
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	8
Rotatable Bond Count	6
Exact Mass	538.749951
Monoisotopic Mass	538.749951
Topological Polar Surface Area	180
Heavy Atom Count	22
Formal Charge	0
Complexity	108

Physical & Chemical Properties

Melting Point	172 °C (decomposes)
Flash Point	138 °C (280 °F)
Flash Point	137.8 °C (tag open cup)
Flash Point	138 °C o.c.
Solubility	In water, 6.2 ppm, pH 7.5, 25 °C
Density	1.99 g/mL at 20 °C
Vapor Pressure	9.8X10-8 mm Hg at 25 °C
LogP	log Kow = 1.33
LogP	1.33
Dissociation Constants	pKa = 10.3

Physical description & handling notes

• Available as gray-yellow powder with a musty odor containing 80% product and 20% other surfactants and diluents; [AIHA]
• GREYISH-YELLOW POWDER.
• Greyish-yellow free-flowing powder
• Yellowish powder
• Slight odor of hydrogen sulfide
• Practically odorless

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H317, H351, H373, H400, H410, H361 (91.1%), H360, H320

Documented Uses

• A wide-spectrum fungicide used on seeds, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and field crops; [EXTOXNET] A protective eradicant and nonsystemic fungicide; [AIHA]
• Fungicide, seed treatment/protectant.
• Used on golf courses, sod farms and in horticulture. In the past, it was also available for use on residential lawns and athletic fields. These uses are no longer allowed.
• Information on 3 consumer products that contain Mancozeb in the following categories is provided:
• Mancozeb is a polymeric mixture of a zinc salt and the chemical maneb.
• Mancozeb is produced by reaction of a concentrated solution of zinc sulfate with a suspension of maneb in water.

Synonyms

MANCOZEB; Dithane; 8018-01-7; Acarie M; Agrox 16D; Nemispor; Penncozeb; Vondozeb; Manzeb; Manzin; Fore; Zinc manganese ethylenebisdithiocarbamate; R0HY55EB9E; DTXSID0034695; Carmazine; Karamate

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Dithane?

CAS 12656-69-8; molecular formula C4H6N2S4Mn . C4H6N2S4Zn; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Dithane known by?

MANCOZEB, Dithane, 8018-01-7, Acarie M, Agrox 16D, Nemispor.

Is Dithane classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H317, H351, H373, H400, H410.

What are the key physical properties of Dithane?

Melting Point: 172 °C (decomposes); Flash Point: 138 °C (280 °F); Flash Point: 137.8 °C (tag open cup); Flash Point: 138 °C o.c..

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