46424

Formothion solution

~80% in xylene, PESTANAL^®, analytical standard

• Synonym(s): S-[2-(Formylmethylamino)-2-oxoethyl] O,O-dimethyl dithiophosphate
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₆H₁₂NO₄PS₂
• CAS Number: 2540-82-1
• Molecular Weight: 257.27
• Beilstein: 5942199
• MDL number: MFCD00210289
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329757175
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• product line: PESTANAL^®
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• contains: acetic acid anhydride as stabilizer
• concentration: ~80% in xylene
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable; gas chromatography (GC): suitable
• application(s): agriculture
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: [H]C(=O)N(C)C(=O)CSP(=S)(OC)OC
• InChI: 1S/C6H12NO4PS2/c1-7(5-8)6(9)4-14-12(13,10-2)11-3/h5H,4H2,1-3H3
• InChI key: AIKKULXCBHRFOS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Formothion is classified under the group of organophosphorus (OP) insecticides utilized for the protection of crops from a variety of sucking pests and some biting and chewing insects. Its mode of action involves the inhibition of cholinesterase enzyme and it is a suspected endocrine disruptor.

Application

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Legal Information

PESTANAL is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Flash Point(F): 77.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 25 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves