The molecule is a member of the class of isoxazoles carrying hydroxy and methyl substituents at positions 3 and 5 respectively. It is used worldwide as a systemic soil and seed fungicide for the control of diseases caused by Fusarium, Aphanomyces, Pythium, and Corticium spp. in rice, sugarbeet, fodderbeet, vegetables, cucurbits, and ornamentals. It has a role as an antifungal agrochemical. It is a member of isoxazoles and a heteroaryl hydroxy compound.
5-methyl-1,2-oxazol-3-one