Isodimethoate

• CAT Number: R035797
• CAS Number: 3344-11-4
• Molecular Formula: C5H12NO3PS2
• Molecular Weight: 229.249
• Purity: 98%
• Synonyms: O,S-Dimethyl S-(2-(Methylamino)-2-oxoethyl) Phosphorodithioate; 2-Mercapto-N-methyl-acetamide S-Ester with O,S-Dimethyl Phosphorodithioate; O,S-Dimethyl S-[2-(Methylamino)-2-oxoethyl] Ester Phosphorodithioic Acid; O,S-Dimethyl Ester, S-Ester with 2-M
• Appearance: Colorless Oil
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-[methoxy(methylsulfanyl)phosphoryl]sulfanyl-N-methylacetamide
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H12NO3PS2/c1-6-5(7)4-12-10(8,9-2)11-3/h4H2,1-3H3,(H,6,7)
• InChIKey: IRZFDJFTOCCEPS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CNC(=O)CSP(=O)(OC)SC

Isodimethoate is an organophosphate insecticide used in agriculture to control a variety of pests. It acts by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme essential for nerve function in insects, leading to their paralysis and death. Due to its effectiveness, isodimethoate is widely employed in crop protection, although it requires careful handling due to its potential toxicity to humans and wildlife.