CAS No. 88671-89-0

Batch: Purity:99.13
Myclobutanil Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
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Chemical Information

IUPAC Name 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-(1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)hexanenitrile
CAS Number 88671-89-0
Molecular Formula

C15H17ClN4

Molecular Weight (MW) 288.78
SMILES CCCCC(CN1C=NC=N1)(C#N)C2=CC=C(C=C2)Cl
InChIKey HZJKXKUJVSEEFU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Biological Activity

Myclobutanil is a broad-spectrum triazole fungicide that functions as a steroid demethylation inhibitor, specifically targeting fungal lanosterol 14α-demethylase (CYP51). By blocking CYP51 enzyme activity, myclobutanil effectively disrupts ergosterol biosynthesis, a vital pathway responsible for maintaining fungal cell membrane structure. This inhibition leads to compromised membrane integrity and increased permeability, ultimately suppressing fungal cell growth and survival. [1]

How to Prepare Stock Solution?

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 58 mg/mL (200.84 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.