Copper Oxychloride 50%WP

 CAS No.:

1332-40-7

 Molecular formula: 

(ClCu₂H₃O₃)_n n = 1 or 2 

 Chemical name:

Dicopper chloride trihydroxide (approximate composition) (IUPAC) 

 Structural Formula:

 Biochemistry: 

Copper ions are thought to be passively absorbed by fungal and bacterial spores as they grow. Once absorbed, copper is thought to disrupt the enzyme systems of the pathogenic organisms. 

 Mode of action:

Foliar fungicide with contact, preventive action. Deposits must be on the crop before fungal spores begin to germinate. 

 Technical & Formulation:

 90%TC,50%WP, 30%SC

 Uses and recommendations: 

Copper is used on numerous crops against fungal and bacterial diseases. 

Copper oxychloride is incompatible with alkali-sensitive pesticides such as organophosphorus compounds and carbamates, and with strongly alkaline pesticides, such as lime sulfur.