Methomyl

Other Name: methyl N-[[(methylamino)carbonyl]oxy]ethanimidothioate methomyl, 灭多威

CAS Number: [16752-77-5]

Molecular Formula: C5H10N2O2S


Methomyl is used as a pesticide on commercial fruit and vegetable crops as well as stored products. Its application as an insecticide is highly effective against a wide variety of pests, particularly those that are resistant to organophosphorus pesticides.

Methomyl is readily absorbed through the skin and by inhalation of fine particles. Its mechanism of action is to inhibit cholinesterase, an enzyme produced in the liver that regulates nervous system functioning. The telltale symptoms of toxicity by this route are uncontrolled muscle movements, spasms, convulsions, etc.  methomyl, insecticide

Methomyl is classified as a carbamate insecticide and it dissolves in water and breaks down rapidly in soil, so it has a low persistence in the environment.

APPLICATIONS
Biochemistry Cholinesterase inhibitor.

Mode of action
Systemic insecticide and acaricide with contact and stomach action.

Uses
Control of a wide range of insects (particularly Lepidoptera, Hemiptera, Homoptera, Diptera and Coleoptera) and spider mites in fruit, vines, olives, hops, vegetables, ornamentals, field crops, cucurbits, flax, cotton, tobacco, soya beans, etc. Also used for control of flies in animal and poultry houses and dairies. Phytotoxicity Non-phytotoxic when used as recommended, except to some varieties of apple.

Formulation types SL; SP; WP.

Our Technical Material (TC) of Methomyl have the specification as per GB 24752-2009

Items Specification
Appearance White to light tan crystalline powder
Content 98% min.
Water 0.3% max.
Acetone Insoluble Matter 0.2% max.
pH range 4.0-8.0

GHS complaint Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for commercial product of Methomyl is available uopn requested.