Basic Info

Common NameBenomyl(F03962)
2D Structure
Description

Benomyl (also marketed as Benlate) is a fungicide introduced in 1968 by DuPont. It is a systemic benzimidazole fungicide that is selectively toxic to microorganisms and invertebrates, especially earthworms. Benomyl binds to microtubules, interfering with cell functions, such as meiosis and intracellular transportation. The selective toxicity of benomyl as a fungicide is possibly due to its heightened effect on fungal rather than mammalian microtubules. Due to the development and worldwide prevalence of resistance of parasitic fungi to benomyl, it and similar pesticide compounds became largely ineffective.

FRCD IDF03962
CAS Number17804-35-2
PubChem CID28780
FormulaC14H18N4O3
IUPAC Name

methyl N-[1-(butylcarbamoyl)benzimidazol-2-yl]carbamate

InChI Key

RIOXQFHNBCKOKP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/C14H18N4O3/c1-3-4-9-15-13(19)18-11-8-6-5-7-10(11)16-12(18)17-14(20)21-2/h5-8H,3-4,9H2,1-2H3,(H,15,19)(H,16,17,20)

Canonical SMILES

CCCCNC(=O)N1C2=CC=CC=C2N=C1NC(=O)OC

Isomeric SMILES

CCCCNC(=O)N1C2=CC=CC=C2N=C1NC(=O)OC

Synonyms
        
            BENOMYL
        
            Fungochrom
        
            Benlate
        
            17804-35-2
        
            Fundazol
        
            Agrocit
        
            Uzgen
        
            Benlate 50
        
            Arbortrine
        
            Fundasol
        
Classifies
                

                  
                    Pesticide
                  

                
        
Update DateNov 13, 2018 17:07

Chemical Taxonomy

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganoheterocyclic compounds
ClassBenzimidazoles
Subclass2-benzimidazolylcarbamic acid esters
Intermediate Tree NodesNot available
Direct Parent2-benzimidazolylcarbamic acid esters
Alternative Parents
Molecular FrameworkAromatic heteropolycyclic compounds
Substituents2-benzimidazolylcarbamic acid ester - Imidazole-1-carbonyl group - N-substituted imidazole - Benzenoid - Azole - Imidazole - Carbamic acid ester - Heteroaromatic compound - Urea - Carbonic acid derivative - Azacycle - Organopnictogen compound - Carbonyl group - Organooxygen compound - Organonitrogen compound - Organic oxygen compound - Organic nitrogen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxide - Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as 2-benzimidazolylcarbamic acid esters. These are aromatic heteropolycyclic compounds that contain a carbamic acid ester group, which is N-linked to the C2-atom of a benzimidazole moiety.

Properties

Property NameProperty Value
Molecular Weight290.323
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count4
Rotatable Bond Count5
Complexity377
Monoisotopic Mass290.138
Exact Mass290.138
XLogP2.1
Formal Charge0
Heavy Atom Count21
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Isotope Atom Count0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1

ADMET

Model Result Probability
Absorption
Blood-Brain BarrierBBB+0.7517
Human Intestinal AbsorptionHIA+1.0000
Caco-2 PermeabilityCaco2-0.6250
P-glycoprotein SubstrateSubstrate0.6297
P-glycoprotein InhibitorInhibitor0.5885
Non-inhibitor0.6385
Renal Organic Cation TransporterNon-inhibitor0.8744
Distribution
Subcellular localizationLysosome0.4754
Metabolism
CYP450 2C9 SubstrateNon-substrate0.7871
CYP450 2D6 SubstrateNon-substrate0.8159
CYP450 3A4 SubstrateNon-substrate0.5388
CYP450 1A2 InhibitorInhibitor0.6810
CYP450 2C9 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.7747
CYP450 2D6 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.8252
CYP450 2C19 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.6078
CYP450 3A4 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.8671
CYP Inhibitory PromiscuityLow CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity0.6171
Excretion
Toxicity
Human Ether-a-go-go-Related Gene InhibitionWeak inhibitor0.9098
Non-inhibitor0.6722
AMES ToxicityNon AMES toxic0.9132
CarcinogensNon-carcinogens0.8909
Fish ToxicityHigh FHMT0.9106
Tetrahymena Pyriformis ToxicityHigh TPT0.9207
Honey Bee ToxicityLow HBT0.6939
BiodegradationNot ready biodegradable0.9668
Acute Oral ToxicityIV0.6140
Carcinogenicity (Three-class)Non-required0.6388

Model Value Unit
Absorption
Aqueous solubility-4.8178LogS
Caco-2 Permeability0.7477LogPapp, cm/s
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
Toxicity
Rat Acute Toxicity1.4944LD50, mol/kg
Fish Toxicity1.4723pLC50, mg/L
Tetrahymena Pyriformis Toxicity0.4475pIGC50, ug/L

MRLs

FoodProduct CodeCountryMRLsApplication DateNotes
Others (2)0242990European Union0.1*01/01/2012
Grapefruits (Natsudaidais, Shaddocks/pomelos, Sweeties/oroblancos, Tangelolos, Tangelos (except minneolas)/Ugli®, Other hybrids of Citrus paradisi, not elsewhere mentioned,)0110010European Union0.201/01/2012
Oranges (Bergamots, Bitter oranges/sour oranges, Blood oranges, Cara caras, Chinottos, Trifoliate oranges, Other hybrids of Citrus sinensis, not elsewhere mentioned,)0110020European Union0.201/01/2012
Lemons (Buddha's hands/Buddha's fingers, Citrons,)0110030European Union0.701/01/2012
Limes (Indian sweet limes/Palestine sweet limes, Kaffir limes, Sweet limes/mosambis, Tahiti limes, Limequats,)0110040European Union0.701/01/2012
Mandarins (Calamondins, Clementines, Cleopatra mandarins, Minneolas, Satsumas/clausellinas, Tangerines/dancy mandarins, Tangors, Other hybrids of Citrus reticulata, not elsewhere mentioned,)0110050European Union0.701/01/2012
Others (2)0110990European Union0.1*01/01/2012
Tree nuts0120000European Union0.1*01/01/2012
Almonds (Apricot kernels, Bitter almonds, Canarium nuts/galip nuts, Pili nuts, Okari nuts,)0120010European Union0.1*01/01/2012
Brazil nuts0120020European Union0.1*01/01/2012
Cashew nuts0120030European Union0.1*01/01/2012
Chestnuts0120040European Union0.1*01/01/2012
Coconuts (Areca nuts/betel nuts,)0120050European Union0.1*01/01/2012
Hazelnuts/cobnuts (Acorns, Filberts,)0120060European Union0.1*01/01/2012
Macadamias0120070European Union0.1*01/01/2012
Pecans (Hickory nuts,)0120080European Union0.1*01/01/2012
Pistachios0120100European Union0.1*01/01/2012
Walnuts0120110European Union0.1*01/01/2012
Others (2)0120990European Union0.1*01/01/2012
Apples (Crab apples/wild apples, Tejocotes,)0130010European Union0.201/01/2012

References

TitleJournalDatePubmed ID
[Simultaneous determination of three benzimidazole fungicides in fruits andvegetables by capillary electrophoresis based on bacterial cellulose].Se Pu2017 Dec 829372782
Molecular characterization, fitness and mycotoxin production of Fusarium graminearum laboratory strains resistant to benzimidazoles.Pestic Biochem Physiol2016 Mar26969433
Antifungal and Herbicidal Effects of Fruit Essential Oils of Four Myrtus communisGenotypes.Chem Biodivers2016 Jan26765354
Benomyl-induced effects of ORMDL3 overexpression via oxidative stress in humanbronchial epithelial cells.Food Chem Toxicol2016 Dec27784618
One-Step Fabrication of a Multifunctional Magnetic Nickel Ferrite/Multi-walledCarbon Nanotubes Nanohybrid-Modified Electrode for the Determination of Benomylin Food.J Agric Food Chem2015 May 2025947038
Causes of genome instability: the effect of low dose chemical exposures in modernsociety.Carcinogenesis2015 Jun26106144
Enhancement of Shelf Life of Button Mushroom, Agaricus bisporus (HigherBasidiomycetes) by Fumigant Application of Lippia alba Essential Oil.Int J Med Mushrooms201525746409
Combined effects of benomyl and environmental factors on growth and expression of the fumonisin biosynthetic genes FUM1 and FUM19 by Fusarium verticillioides.Int J Food Microbiol2014 Nov 1725217721
Effects of ozone microbubble treatment on removal of residual pesticides andquality of persimmon leaves.Food Chem2013 May 123265500
Molecular characterization, fitness and mycotoxin production of benzimidazole-resistant isolates of Penicillium expansum.Int J Food Microbiol2013 Apr 123454814
Efficiency of selected mutagens in generating Xanthophyllomyces dendrorhousstrains hyperproducing astaxanthin.Pol J Microbiol201323829079
Identification and biocontrol efficacy of Streptomyces miharaensis producingfilipin III against Fusarium wilt.J Basic Microbiol2012 Apr22460913
Potential of an in vitro toolbox combined with exposure data as a first step for the risk assessment of dietary chemical contaminants.Food Addit Contam Part A Chem Anal Control Expo Risk Assess2011 Sep21762035
Disease control effect of strevertenes produced by Streptomyces psammoticusagainst tomato fusarium wilt.J Agric Food Chem2011 Mar 921314121
Determination of carbendazim, thiophanate, thiophanate-methyl and benomylresidues in agricultural products by liquid chromatography-tandem massspectrometry.Shokuhin Eiseigaku Zasshi201121720119
Concentration dependent effects of commonly used pesticides on activation versus inhibition of the quince (Cydonia Oblonga) polyphenol oxidase.Food Chem Toxicol2010 Mar20060877
Simultaneous direct analysis of benzimidazole fungicides and relevant metabolitesin agricultural products based on multifunction dispersive solid-phase extractionand liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry.J Chromatogr A2010 Jul 1620541210
Functional genomics analysis of the Saccharomyces cerevisiae iron responsivetranscription factor Aft1 reveals iron-independent functions.Genetics2010 Jul20439772
Reducing the impact of pesticides on biological control in Australian vineyards: pesticide mortality and fecundity effects on an indicator species, the predatory mite Euseius victoriensis (Acari: Phytoseiidae).J Econ Entomol2010 Dec21309226
Benomyl induction of brain aromatase and toxic effects in the zebrafish embryo.J Appl Toxicol2009 May19058295

Targets

General Function:
Identical protein binding
Specific Function:
Esterase with broad substrate specificity. Contributes to the inactivation of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Can degrade neurotoxic organophosphate esters.
Gene Name:
BCHE
Uniprot ID:
P06276
Molecular Weight:
68417.575 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Like the organophosphates, their mode of action is inhibition of cholinesterase enzymes, affecting nerve impulse transmission.
References
  1. Fishel F (2009). Pesticide Toxicity Profile: Carbamate Pesticides. University of Florida, IFAS Extension.: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI088
General Function:
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function:
Nuclear hormone receptor. The steroid hormones and their receptors are involved in the regulation of eukaryotic gene expression and affect cellular proliferation and differentiation in target tissues. Ligand-dependent nuclear transactivation involves either direct homodimer binding to a palindromic estrogen response element (ERE) sequence or association with other DNA-binding transcription factors, such as AP-1/c-Jun, c-Fos, ATF-2, Sp1 and Sp3, to mediate ERE-independent signaling. Ligand binding induces a conformational change allowing subsequent or combinatorial association with multiprotein coactivator complexes through LXXLL motifs of their respective components. Mutual transrepression occurs between the estrogen receptor (ER) and NF-kappa-B in a cell-type specific manner. Decreases NF-kappa-B DNA-binding activity and inhibits NF-kappa-B-mediated transcription from the IL6 promoter and displace RELA/p65 and associated coregulators from the promoter. Recruited to the NF-kappa-B response element of the CCL2 and IL8 promoters and can displace CREBBP. Present with NF-kappa-B components RELA/p65 and NFKB1/p50 on ERE sequences. Can also act synergistically with NF-kappa-B to activate transcription involving respective recruitment adjacent response elements; the function involves CREBBP. Can activate the transcriptional activity of TFF1. Also mediates membrane-initiated estrogen signaling involving various kinase cascades. Isoform 3 is involved in activation of NOS3 and endothelial nitric oxide production. Isoforms lacking one or several functional domains are thought to modulate transcriptional activity by competitive ligand or DNA binding and/or heterodimerization with the full length receptor. Essential for MTA1-mediated transcriptional regulation of BRCA1 and BCAS3. Isoform 3 can bind to ERE and inhibit isoform 1.
Gene Name:
ESR1
Uniprot ID:
P03372
Molecular Weight:
66215.45 Da
References
  1. Lemaire G, Mnif W, Mauvais P, Balaguer P, Rahmani R: Activation of alpha- and beta-estrogen receptors by persistent pesticides in reporter cell lines. Life Sci. 2006 Aug 15;79(12):1160-9. Epub 2006 Mar 27. [16626760 ]
General Function:
Receptor binding
Specific Function:
Chemotactic for monocytes and T-lymphocytes. Binds to CXCR3.
Gene Name:
CXCL10
Uniprot ID:
P02778
Molecular Weight:
10880.915 Da
References
  1. Sipes NS, Martin MT, Kothiya P, Reif DM, Judson RS, Richard AM, Houck KA, Dix DJ, Kavlock RJ, Knudsen TB: Profiling 976 ToxCast chemicals across 331 enzymatic and receptor signaling assays. Chem Res Toxicol. 2013 Jun 17;26(6):878-95. doi: 10.1021/tx400021f. Epub 2013 May 16. [23611293 ]
General Function:
Steroid binding
Specific Function:
UDPGT is of major importance in the conjugation and subsequent elimination of potentially toxic xenobiotics and endogenous compounds. This isoform glucuronidates bilirubin IX-alpha to form both the IX-alpha-C8 and IX-alpha-C12 monoconjugates and diconjugate. Is also able to catalyze the glucuronidation of 17beta-estradiol, 17alpha-ethinylestradiol, 1-hydroxypyrene, 4-methylumbelliferone, 1-naphthol, paranitrophenol, scopoletin, and umbelliferone. Isoform 2 lacks transferase activity but acts as a negative regulator of isoform 1.
Gene Name:
UGT1A1
Uniprot ID:
P22309
Molecular Weight:
59590.91 Da
References
  1. Sipes NS, Martin MT, Kothiya P, Reif DM, Judson RS, Richard AM, Houck KA, Dix DJ, Kavlock RJ, Knudsen TB: Profiling 976 ToxCast chemicals across 331 enzymatic and receptor signaling assays. Chem Res Toxicol. 2013 Jun 17;26(6):878-95. doi: 10.1021/tx400021f. Epub 2013 May 16. [23611293 ]
General Function:
Tubulin is the major constituent of microtubules. It binds two moles of GTP, one at an exchangeable site on the beta chain and one at a non-exchangeable site on the alpha chain.
Specific Function:
Gtp binding
Gene Name:
TUBA1A
Uniprot ID:
Q71U36
Molecular Weight:
50135.25 Da
References
  1. Sipes NS, Martin MT, Kothiya P, Reif DM, Judson RS, Richard AM, Houck KA, Dix DJ, Kavlock RJ, Knudsen TB: Profiling 976 ToxCast chemicals across 331 enzymatic and receptor signaling assays. Chem Res Toxicol. 2013 Jun 17;26(6):878-95. doi: 10.1021/tx400021f. Epub 2013 May 16. [23611293 ]
General Function:
Vitamin d 24-hydroxylase activity
Specific Function:
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It oxidizes a variety of structurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, and xenobiotics.
Gene Name:
CYP1A1
Uniprot ID:
P04798
Molecular Weight:
58164.815 Da
References
  1. Sipes NS, Martin MT, Kothiya P, Reif DM, Judson RS, Richard AM, Houck KA, Dix DJ, Kavlock RJ, Knudsen TB: Profiling 976 ToxCast chemicals across 331 enzymatic and receptor signaling assays. Chem Res Toxicol. 2013 Jun 17;26(6):878-95. doi: 10.1021/tx400021f. Epub 2013 May 16. [23611293 ]
General Function:
Steroid hydroxylase activity
Specific Function:
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It oxidizes a variety of structurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, and xenobiotics. Acts as a 1,4-cineole 2-exo-monooxygenase.
Gene Name:
CYP2B6
Uniprot ID:
P20813
Molecular Weight:
56277.81 Da
References
  1. Sipes NS, Martin MT, Kothiya P, Reif DM, Judson RS, Richard AM, Houck KA, Dix DJ, Kavlock RJ, Knudsen TB: Profiling 976 ToxCast chemicals across 331 enzymatic and receptor signaling assays. Chem Res Toxicol. 2013 Jun 17;26(6):878-95. doi: 10.1021/tx400021f. Epub 2013 May 16. [23611293 ]
General Function:
Transcription regulatory region dna binding
Specific Function:
Ligand-activated transcriptional activator. Binds to the XRE promoter region of genes it activates. Activates the expression of multiple phase I and II xenobiotic chemical metabolizing enzyme genes (such as the CYP1A1 gene). Mediates biochemical and toxic effects of halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons. Involved in cell-cycle regulation. Likely to play an important role in the development and maturation of many tissues. Regulates the circadian clock by inhibiting the basal and circadian expression of the core circadian component PER1. Inhibits PER1 by repressing the CLOCK-ARNTL/BMAL1 heterodimer mediated transcriptional activation of PER1.
Gene Name:
AHR
Uniprot ID:
P35869
Molecular Weight:
96146.705 Da
References
  1. Sipes NS, Martin MT, Kothiya P, Reif DM, Judson RS, Richard AM, Houck KA, Dix DJ, Kavlock RJ, Knudsen TB: Profiling 976 ToxCast chemicals across 331 enzymatic and receptor signaling assays. Chem Res Toxicol. 2013 Jun 17;26(6):878-95. doi: 10.1021/tx400021f. Epub 2013 May 16. [23611293 ]
General Function:
Ubiquitin protein ligase binding
Specific Function:
Tubulin is the major constituent of microtubules. It binds two moles of GTP, one at an exchangeable site on the beta chain and one at a non-exchangeable site on the alpha chain.
Gene Name:
TUBB
Uniprot ID:
P07437
Molecular Weight:
49670.515 Da
References
  1. Gupta K, Bishop J, Peck A, Brown J, Wilson L, Panda D. "Antimitotic antifungal compound benomyl inhibits brain microtubule polymerization and dynamics and cancer cell proliferation at mitosis, by binding to a novel site in tubulin.". Biochemistry. 2004 Jun 1;43(21):6645-55. [15157098 ]
General Function:
Virus receptor activity
Specific Function:
Binds LDL, the major cholesterol-carrying lipoprotein of plasma, and transports it into cells by endocytosis. In order to be internalized, the receptor-ligand complexes must first cluster into clathrin-coated pits.(Microbial infection) Acts as a receptor for hepatitis C virus in hepatocytes, but not through a direct interaction with viral proteins (PubMed:10535997, PubMed:12615904). Acts as a receptor for vesicular stomatitis virus (PubMed:23589850). In case of HIV-1 infection, may function as a receptor for extracellular Tat in neurons, mediating its internalization in uninfected cells (PubMed:11100124).
Gene Name:
LDLR
Uniprot ID:
P01130
Molecular Weight:
95375.105 Da
References
  1. Sipes NS, Martin MT, Kothiya P, Reif DM, Judson RS, Richard AM, Houck KA, Dix DJ, Kavlock RJ, Knudsen TB: Profiling 976 ToxCast chemicals across 331 enzymatic and receptor signaling assays. Chem Res Toxicol. 2013 Jun 17;26(6):878-95. doi: 10.1021/tx400021f. Epub 2013 May 16. [23611293 ]
General Function:
Oxidoreductase activity, acting on paired donors, with incorporation or reduction of molecular oxygen, reduced flavin or flavoprotein as one donor, and incorporation of one atom of oxygen
Specific Function:
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It oxidizes a variety of structurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, and xenobiotics. Most active in catalyzing 2-hydroxylation. Caffeine is metabolized primarily by cytochrome CYP1A2 in the liver through an initial N3-demethylation. Also acts in the metabolism of aflatoxin B1 and acetaminophen. Participates in the bioactivation of carcinogenic aromatic and heterocyclic amines. Catalizes the N-hydroxylation of heterocyclic amines and the O-deethylation of phenacetin.
Gene Name:
CYP1A2
Uniprot ID:
P05177
Molecular Weight:
58293.76 Da
References
  1. Sipes NS, Martin MT, Kothiya P, Reif DM, Judson RS, Richard AM, Houck KA, Dix DJ, Kavlock RJ, Knudsen TB: Profiling 976 ToxCast chemicals across 331 enzymatic and receptor signaling assays. Chem Res Toxicol. 2013 Jun 17;26(6):878-95. doi: 10.1021/tx400021f. Epub 2013 May 16. [23611293 ]