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Methomyl (CAS 16752-77-5)

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Alternate Names:
Lannate; Nudrin
CAS Number:
16752-77-5
Molecular Weight:
162.21
Molecular Formula:
C5H10N2O2S
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Methomyl, is a carbamate insecticide and molluscicide that exerts its effects by inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase (AChE). Methomyl belongs to the carbamate group of pesticides, which possess broad-spectrum activity. Its mechanism of action involves inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase. Chemically, methomyl falls into the category of carboximidic acids and derivatives, characterized by the presence of a carboximidic group with the general formula R-C(=NR1)OR2. It exists as a solid compound with slight solubility in water and displays weakly acidic properties based on its pKa value. Methomyl is primarily located in the cytoplasm within cells. Methomyl is a white crystalline solid that emits a faint sulfurous odor.


Methomyl (CAS 16752-77-5) References

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Methomyl, 100 mg

sc-253006
100 mg
$53.00