Mevinphos

Mevinphos
IUPAC name 2-methoxycarbonyl-1-methylvinyl dimethyl phosphate
Identifiers
CAS number	26718-65-0[1]
PubChem	5355863
Properties
Molecular formula	C7H13O6P
Molar mass	224.1
Appearance	colourless liquid[1]
Boiling point	21 °C (E isomer); 6.9 °C (Z isomer)
Hazards
LD50	3.7 - 7 mg/kg (rat, oral)[1]
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Infobox references

Mevinphos is an organophosphate insecticide that acts as an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor to control insects in a wide range of crops. It is most commonly used for the control of chewing and sucking insects, as well as spider mites.

Manufacture

Mevinphos is produced by the reaction of trimethyl phosphite with chloroacetoacetate.^[1]

References

1. ^ ^{a b c d} Muller, Franz, ed (2000). Agrochemicals: Composition, Production, Toxicology, Applications. Toronto: Wiley-VCH. ISBN 3-527-29852-5.