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Zineb (CAS 12122-67-7)

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Alternate Names:
Zinc-ethylenebis(dithiocarbamate)
CAS Number:
12122-67-7
Molecular Weight:
275.75
Molecular Formula:
C4H6N2S4Zn
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
Available in US only.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

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Zineb is a chemical that functions as a fungicide, inhibiting the growth of fungi. It achieves this by interfering with the normal function of the fungal cells, disrupting their metabolic processes and ultimately leading to their death. Zineb acts by binding to specific proteins or enzymes within the fungal cells, disrupting their structure and function. This interference with essential cellular processes impairs the ability of the fungi to grow and reproduce. At the molecular level, Zineb disrupts the synthesis of important cellular components, leading to the inhibition of fungal growth and the protection of experimental samples from fungal contamination.


Zineb (CAS 12122-67-7) References

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  2. Effect of dithiocarbamate pesticide zineb and its commercial formulation, azzurro. II. micronucleus induction in immunophenotyped human lymphocytes.  |  Soloneski, S., et al. 2002. Environ Mol Mutagen. 40: 57-62. PMID: 12211077
  3. Effect of the dithiocarbamate pesticide zineb and its commercial formulation, the azzurro. V. Abnormalities induced in the spindle apparatus of transformed and non-transformed mammalian cell lines.  |  Soloneski, S., et al. 2003. Mutat Res. 536: 121-9. PMID: 12694752
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  6. Radiotracer study on residues and residue distribution of zineb in plant-soil system.  |  Zhang, LZ., et al. 1991. Biomed Environ Sci. 4: 268-72. PMID: 1764216
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  8. Cytogenetic and microtubule array effects of the zineb-containing commercial fungicide formulation Azzurro(®) on meristematic root cells of Allium cepa L.  |  Andrioli, NB., et al. 2012. Mutat Res. 742: 48-53. PMID: 22155123
  9. Modulation of antioxidant defense system by the dithiocarbamate fungicides Maneb and Zineb in Chinese hamster V79 cells and the role of N-acetyl-L-cysteine.  |  Grosicka-Maciąg, E., et al. 2013. Food Chem Toxicol. 60: 130-4. PMID: 23871785
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  11. A simple derivatization RP-HPLC method for the simultaneous determination of zineb and hexaconazole in pesticide formulation using a PDA detector.  |  Patil, VK., et al. 2021. Anal Methods. 13: 3930-3939. PMID: 34528935
  12. Species-dependent effects of dietary lindane and/or zineb on the activation of aflatoxin B1 into mutagenic derivatives.  |  Decloitre, F. and Hamon, G. 1980. Mutat Res. 79: 185-92. PMID: 6163982
  13. A post-implantational study on the effects of zineb on reproduction using the decidualized pseudopregnant rat as a model.  |  Sing, LT. and Spencer, F. 1981. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol. 27: 418-25. PMID: 7296076
  14. Effects of the subchronic administration of zinc ethylene-bis-dithiocarbamate (zineb) to rabbits.  |  Nebbia, C., et al. 1995. Vet Hum Toxicol. 37: 137-42. PMID: 7631494
  15. In vitro transforming effect of the fungicides metalaxyl and zineb.  |  Perocco, P., et al. 1995. Teratog Carcinog Mutagen. 15: 73-80. PMID: 8525470

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Zineb, 250 mg

sc-237425
250 mg
$42.00
US: Only available in the US