Metamidophos

• CAT Number: R017109
• CAS Number: 10265-92-6
• Molecular Formula: C2H8NO2PS
• Molecular Weight: 141.125
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Methamidophos; Monitor; Monitor (insecticide); Nitofol; O,S-Dimethyl phosphoramidothioate; O,S-Dimethyl thiophosphoramide; Ortho 9006; Ortho Monitor; RE 9006; Sniper; Sundaphos; Tamaron; Methyl Phosphoramidothioate ((MeO)(MeS)P(O)(NH2)) (6CI,7CI); (±
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: [amino(methylsulfanyl)phosphoryl]oxymethane
• InChI: InChI=1S/C2H8NO2PS/c1-5-6(3,4)7-2/h1-2H3,(H2,3,4)
• InChIKey: NNKVPIKMPCQWCG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COP(=O)(N)SC

Metamidophos is an organophosphate insecticide widely used in agriculture to control a range of pests. It functions as an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, leading to the accumulation of acetylcholine in the nervous systems of insects, causing paralysis and death. Due to its high toxicity to both pests and non-target organisms, including humans, its use has been restricted or banned in many countries. Metamidophos has been associated with environmental and health risks, making it a subject of concern in regulatory and environmental safety evaluations.