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| IUPAC name | N-Methylcarbamic acid [1-(methylthio)ethylideneamino] ester |
| Other names | Lannate, Mesomile, Methomex, Nudrin |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 16752-77-5 |
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| 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 references |
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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
- ^ Merck Index, 11th Edition, 5905
- ^ Methomyl at Extension Toxicology Network
- ^ Methomyl at PAN Pesticide Database