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Methomyl



Methomyl[1]
IUPAC name N-Methylcarbamic acid [1-(methylthio)ethylideneamino] ester
Other names Lannate, Mesomile, Methomex, Nudrin
Identifiers
CAS number 16752-77-5
PubChem 5353758
SMILES CC(=NOC(=O)NC)SC
Properties
Molecular formula C5H10N2O2S
Molar mass 162.20
Appearance Crystals
Density 1.2946 g/cm3
Melting point

78-79 °C

Solubility in water 58 g/L
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Methomyl is a carbamate insecticide. It was introduced in 1966, but its use is restricted because of its high toxicity to humans.[2] Its current primary use is on alfalfa for forage.[3]

References

  1. ^ Merck Index, 11th Edition, 5905
  2. ^ Methomyl at Extension Toxicology Network
  3. ^ Methomyl at PAN Pesticide Database
 
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