posted on 2017-12-18, 09:31authored byVera L. Kamienski
Propylenethiourea (4-methylimidazolidine-2-thione) is the major
breakdown product of Propineb, a fungicide of the
propylenebisditiocarbamate group.
The degradation pattern of Propineb is analagous to those of
ethylenebisdithiocarmabates which give ethylenethiourea as the principal
metabolite. This compound has been reported to possess a carcinogenic
activity. [Continues.]
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1990
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A Master's Thesis. Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Master of Philosophy at Loughborough University.