Methidathion

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Methidathion
Methidathion vector.svg
Names
IUPAC name
3-(dimethoxyphosphinothioylsulfanylmethyl)-5-methoxy-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-one
Other names
Supracide, Ultracide, Suprathion
Identifiers
950-37-8 YesY
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
ChEBI CHEBI:34837 N
ChEMBL ChEMBL226651 YesY
ChemSpider 13115 YesY
ECHA InfoCard 100.012.227
KEGG C14431 YesY
PubChem 13709
Properties
C6H11N2O4PS3
Molar mass 302.331 g/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Methidathion is an organophosphate insecticide; its use is banned in the European Community.[1] Residues on common vegetables have been found in Thailand at levels 100 times the legal limit, Thailand routinely uses many pesticides banned in the US and EU and in amounts far exceeding limits.[2]

Methidathion used as an insecticide in many countries to control caterpillars of Indarbela quadrinotata.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ [1]
  2. ^ http://www.nationmultimedia.com/life/The-pesticides-on-our-plates-30188702.html
  3. ^ "CONTROL OF BARK EATING CATERPILLAR" (PDF). German Development Cooperation. Retrieved 13 July 2016. 

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