Dipentamethylene thiuram tetrasulfide

CAS: 120-54-7

Ref. 3D-FD36421

Product Information

• Name: Dipentamethylene thiuram tetrasulfide
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Dipentamethylene thiuram tetrasulfide is a polymeric matrix that contains a cross-linking agent and a hydroxyl group. It is used as a fungicide to control the growth of fungi on plants. Dipentamethylene thiuram tetrasulfide has been shown to have strong antifungal activity against plant pathogens such as Botrytis cinerea, Rhizoctonia solani, and Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. The mechanism of action is not well-understood but may involve inhibiting DNA synthesis by binding to the enzyme RNA polymerase or preventing cell wall formation by binding to glycoprotein precursors or other carbohydrate moieties. Dipentamethylene thiuram tetrasulfide is usually formulated with benzalkonium chloride, calcium stearate, and zinc diethyldithiocarbamate for use in agriculture.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 384.70 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₂H₂₀N₂S₆
• Purity: Min. 95%