Omethoate

Omethoate
IUPAC name 2-[(Dimethoxyphosphoryl)sulfanyl]-N-methyl-acetamide
Other names Dimethoxon O,O-Dimethyl S-methylcarbamoylmethyl phosphorothioate
Identifiers
CAS number	1113-02-6 Y
PubChem	14210
ChemSpider	13574 Y
KEGG	C18662 Y
ChEBI	CHEBI:38730 Y
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES O=C(NC)CSP(=O)(OC)OC
InChI InChI=1S/C5H12NO4PS/c1-6-5(7)4-12-11(8,9-2)10-3/h4H2,1-3H3,(H,6,7) Y Key: PZXOQEXFMJCDPG-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C5H12NO4PS/c1-6-5(7)4-12-11(8,9-2)10-3/h4H2,1-3H3,(H,6,7) Key: PZXOQEXFMJCDPG-UHFFFAOYAZ
Properties
Molecular formula	C5H12NO4PS
Molar mass	213.19 g/mol
Y (verify) (what is: Y/N?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Omethoate (C₅H₁₂NO₄PS) is a systemic organophosphorous insecticide and acaricide available as a soluble concentrate. It is used to control insects and mites in horticulture and agriculture, as well as in the home garden.

It is an irritant to the skin and mucous membranes. Omethoate is known to be fatal or debilitating to species of chicken, rat, and crops.

Its toxicity and hazard potential are still under review because of concerns about its safety.

Other names

• Folimat - Registered trademark.

External links

• Omethoate review - updated 22 August 2008.