Tolclofos-methyl, a colorless powder, is an organophosphorous fingicide developed by Sumitomo Chemical, which has a potent fungicidal activity against Rhizoctonia and also exerts fungicidal activity against the germs of the white root-rot and the southern blight.
Tolclofos-methyl O-2,6-dichloro-p-tolyl O,O-dimethyl phosphorothioate
Tolclofos-methyl isn't actually a medical substance. It's a fungicide, meaning it kills fungi [1]. It targets soil-borne fungal diseases that can infect crops like potatoes, lettuce, and others [4]. Here's a breakdown of some key points about tolclofos-methyl:
- Function: Controls fungal diseases in crops [4].
- Mode of Action: Inhibits phospholipid biosynthesis in fungi, essentially stopping their growth [4].
- Toxicity: Generally considered to have relatively low toxicity for mammals [4].
Important Things to Remember
- Not for medical use on humans or animals.
- Can cause skin irritation [4].