Methidathion

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Methidathion
Methidathion vector.svg
Names
IUPAC name
3-(dimethoxyphosphinothioylsulfanylmethyl)-5-methoxy-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-one
Other names
Supracide, Ultracide, Suprathion
Identifiers
3D model (Jmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.012.227
KEGG
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).
N verify (what is YesYN ?)
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. 

External links[edit]