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<h3>Overview</h3>
<p>Iprodione is a widely used <strong>diphenylethylene fungicide</strong> produced via condensation of 1,2-dichloro-4-nitrobenzene with glyoxal. Its molecular formula is C<sub>10</sub>H<sub>8</sub>Cl<sub>2</sub>N<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> and CAS registry number is 31474-15-6.</p>
<h3>Application</h3>
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<li>Crop protection: Controls Botrytis gray mold on grapes, strawberries, and vegetables.</li>
<li>Agricultural sprays: Applied as foliar treatment for pre-harvest disease management.</li>
<li>Seed treatment: Used in coating formulations to prevent soil-borne fungal infections.</li>
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<h3>Precautions</h3>
<p>Strictly prohibited for use on food crops in the EU due to carcinogenicity concerns. Requires PPE including respirators and gloves during handling. Store in cool, dry, ventilated areas away from oxidizers.</p>