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Common Name

A common name of a compound is a non-systematic, traditional, or trivial name often derived from its source, historical use, or physical properties rather than its chemical structure. Unlike systematic (IUPAC) names, common names are frequently used in daily life, industry, or commerce for convenience.
For example, Water (H2O) instead of dihydrogen monoxide,or salt for sodium chloride (NaCL).

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Benzhexol Overdose

July 28, 2025February 18, 2026 - by Poison Sense

Benzhexol, aka Trihexyphenidyl, is a centrally acting muscarinic antagonist used for the treatment of Parkinsonism and drug-induced extrapyramidal disorders. Its toxicity is due to both peripheral and central anticholinergic effects. …

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Chlorfluazuron

July 9, 2025February 23, 2026 - by Poison Sense

Chlorfluazuron is an insect growth regulator (IGR) that belongs to the benzoylphenyl urea for controlling the major insect pests. Benzoylureas act as an anti-molting agent by inhibiting the biosynthesis of …

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Cymoxanil

July 8, 2025February 23, 2026 - by Poison Sense

Cymoxanil is an acetamide fungicide that has local systemic activity and is usually formulated with other fungicides. The mechanism of action of cymoxanil in plants includes inhibition of nucleic acid …

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Florpyrauxifen Benzyl

July 8, 2025February 19, 2026 - by Poison Sense

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Cuprous Oxide (Cu₂O)

July 8, 2025February 23, 2026 - by Poison Sense

Copper is widely used in its elemental metallic form, in metal alloys, and in the form of copper salts. Each form of copper has different physical properties, resulting in different …

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Dimethomorph

July 8, 2025February 26, 2026 - by Poison Sense

Dimethomorph is an active substance that belongs to the class of morpholine fungicides, such as tridemorph and fenpropimorph. Dimethomorph is a cinnamic acid derivative. It is a mixture of E- …

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2,4 Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid

July 8, 2025March 5, 2026 - by Poison Sense

2, 4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (usually referred to by its abbreviation, 2, 4-D) is a common systemic herbicide used in the control of broadleaf weeds. Human exposure occurs through ingestion, inhalation, skin …

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Mancozeb

April 1, 2025August 11, 2026 - by Poison Sense

Mancozeb is a member of the manganese/zinc ethylene bisdithiocarbamate (EBDTC) group of fungicides. Other members of  EBDTCs include ferbam, vapam, maneb, zineb, thiram, and ziram. The common trade names are: …

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Diclofop-Methyl

September 22, 2024March 19, 2026 - by Poison Sense

Diclofop-methyl is a selective, post-emergence Aryloxyphenoxypropionate (Group A) herbicide. It acts by inhibiting acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase), leading to chlorosis and plant death.  ACCase is a critical enzyme that catalyzes the …

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Bronopol

September 22, 2024March 24, 2026 - by Poison Sense

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