Broad spectrum fungicide for use on cereal crops, fruit and vegetables. Prepn from imidazole: R. F. Brookes et al., DE 2429523; eidem, US 3991071 (1975, 1976 both to Boots). Fungicidal properties: R. J. Birchmore et al., Proc. Br. Crop Prot. Conf. - Pests Dis. 1977, 593; R. G. Harris et al., ibid. 1979, 53. Efficacy against cereal powdery mildew: D. M. Weighton et al., ibid. 1977, 25. Protective effect against blotch in winter wheat and barley: R. G. Harris, G. Barnes, ibid. 1981, 267. Effect on cytochrome P-450 and sterol biosynthesis in Japanese quail: J.-L. Riviere et al., Pestic. Sci. 15, 317 (1984). HPLC/MS determn in rainbow trout: L. Debrauwer et al., J. Agric. Food Chem. 49, 3821 (2001). Review: A. de Saint-Blanquat, J. My, Def. Veg. 37, 121 (1983).