Methidathion is an organophosphate insecticide;[1] its use is banned in the European Union and USA.[2]
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S-[(5-Methoxy-2-oxo-1,3,4-thiadiazol-3(2H)-yl)methyl] O,O-dimethyl phosphorodithioate | |
Other names
Supracide, Ultracide, Suprathion
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.012.227 |
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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).
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Methidathion has been used as an insecticide in many countries to control caterpillars of Indarbela quadrinotata.[3]
In 2012, residues were found in Thai vegetables at levels 100 times the legal limit. Thailand routinely uses many pesticides banned in the US and EU and in amounts far exceeding limits.[4]
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