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flutriafol

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Description

Flutriafol is a triazole fungicide used to control a wide range of fungal diseases in a variety of crops, including cereals, fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals. It is a systemic fungicide, meaning that it is absorbed by the plant and translocated throughout the plant tissues. Flutriafol inhibits the biosynthesis of ergosterol, an essential component of fungal cell membranes. This inhibition disrupts the cell membrane function and ultimately leads to the death of the fungus. Flutriafol is effective against a wide range of fungal pathogens, including powdery mildew, rust, and leaf spot diseases. It is also used to control postharvest diseases of fruits and vegetables. Flutriafol has been shown to be effective in controlling both foliar and soilborne fungal diseases. It is commonly used as a seed treatment to protect plants from fungal diseases that infect the seed or seedling. Flutriafol is also used as a foliar spray to protect plants from fungal diseases that infect the leaves, stems, and fruits. The synthesis of flutriafol involves a multi-step process that starts with the reaction of a substituted aniline with a substituted benzaldehyde. The resulting imine is then reacted with a triazole to give the desired flutriafol compound. The mechanism of action of flutriafol involves the inhibition of the enzyme 14α-demethylase. This enzyme is responsible for the conversion of lanosterol to ergosterol, an essential component of the fungal cell membrane. Inhibition of 14α-demethylase disrupts the cell membrane function and ultimately leads to the death of the fungus. Flutriafol is a broad-spectrum fungicide that is effective against a wide range of fungal diseases. This makes it a valuable tool for farmers and other agricultural professionals. However, the widespread use of flutriafol has led to concerns about the development of fungal resistance. Studies are ongoing to understand the mechanisms of fungal resistance to flutriafol and to develop new fungicides that are less likely to lead to resistance. Flutriafol is also being studied for its potential to control other pests, such as nematodes and insects. Due to its effectiveness and wide range of applications, flutriafol is an important fungicide for agriculture. However, its use must be carefully managed to avoid the development of fungal resistance. '

flutriafol: fungicide; structure in first source [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

flutriafol : A racemate comprising an equimolar mixture of (R)- and (S)-flutriafol. A systemic fungicide, it is used to control fungal diseases in cereal crops. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

1-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)ethanol : A tertiary alcohol that is ethanol in which one of the hydrogens at position 1 is replaced by an p-fluorophenyl group, the other hydrogen at position 1 is replaced by a p-fluorophenyl group, and one of the hydrogens at position 2 is replaced by a 1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl group. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID91727
CHEMBL ID2136951
CHEBI ID83707
SCHEMBL ID24004
MeSH IDM0538426

Synonyms (49)

Synonym
OPREA1_336494
OPREA1_365445
NCGC00164269-01
(rs)-2,4'-difluoro-alpha-(1h-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)benzhydryl alcohol
1h-1,2,4-triazole-1-ethanol, alpha-(2-fluorophenyl)-alpha-(4-fluorophenyl)-
flutriafol [bsi:iso]
alpha-(2-fluorophenyl)-alpha-(4-fluorophenyl)-1h-1,2,4-triazole-1-ethanol
pp 450
r 152450
flutriafol
impact (pesticide)
FT-0652199
1-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)ethanol
A838792
1-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-(1h-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)ethanol
76674-21-0
C18734
cas-76674-21-0
dtxsid8040727 ,
tox21_301338
NCGC00255461-01
dtxcid6020727
impact
83p8ct2z3h ,
unii-83p8ct2z3h
AKOS015915013
topguard
flutriafol [mi]
r-152450
pp-450
flutriafol [iso]
1h-1,2,4-triazole-1-ethanol, .alpha.-(2-fluorophenyl)-.alpha.-(4-fluorophenyl)-
SCHEMBL24004
chebi:83707 ,
CHEMBL2136951
.alpha.-(2-fluorophenyl)-.alpha.-(4-fluorophenyl)-1h-1,2,4-triazole-1-ethanol
impact 2000 (salt/mix)
JWUCHKBSVLQQCO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
impact excel (salt/mix)
flutriafol, pestanal(r), analytical standard
flutriafol 10 microg/ml in acetonitrile
Q1434425
AMY22446
(1r)-1-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)ethanol
mfcd00144319
1-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-(1h-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)ethan-1-ol
(rs)2,4'- difluoro-|a-(1h-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl methyl)dibenzhyryl alcohol
CS-0031644
HY-W019852

Research Excerpts

Overview

Flutriafol is a triazole fungicide that induces spontaneous and depolarization-stimulated release of dopamine from rat striatum. The neurochemical mechanism by which this fungicide induces this effect is unknown.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Flutriafol is a triazole fungicide that induces spontaneous and depolarization-stimulated release of dopamine from rat striatum, although the neurochemical mechanism by which this fungicide induces this effect is unknown. "( Role of ionotropic glutamatergic receptors and nitric oxide in the effects of flutriafol, a triazole fungicide, on the in vivo striatal dopamine release.
Alfonso, M; Durán, R; Faro, LR; Maués, LA, 2012
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2.05
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Drug Classes (3)

ClassDescription
triazolesAn azole in which the five-membered heterocyclic aromatic skeleton contains three N atoms and two C atoms.
tertiary alcoholA tertiary alcohol is a compound in which a hydroxy group, -OH, is attached to a saturated carbon atom which has three other carbon atoms attached to it.
monofluorobenzenesAny member of the class of fluorobenzenes containing a mono- or poly-substituted benzene ring carrying a single fluorine substitutent.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Protein Targets (3)

Potency Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (µ)Min (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
pregnane X receptorRattus norvegicus (Norway rat)Potency28.18380.025127.9203501.1870AID651751
AR proteinHomo sapiens (human)Potency30.84110.000221.22318,912.5098AID1259243; AID1259247
cytochrome P450, family 19, subfamily A, polypeptide 1, isoform CRA_aHomo sapiens (human)Potency48.55770.001723.839378.1014AID743083
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Bioassays (1)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1111297Antifungal activity against Leptosphaeria maculans2010Pest management science, Apr, Volume: 66, Issue:4
Effects of fungicides on in vitro spore germination and mycelial growth of the phytopathogens Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa (phoma stem canker of oilseed rape).
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (23)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (8.70)29.6817
2010's18 (78.26)24.3611
2020's3 (13.04)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 46.96

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index46.96 (24.57)
Research Supply Index3.18 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.98 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index79.40 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.33 (0.95)

This Compound (46.96)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews0 (0.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other23 (100.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]