20 January 2025, New Delhi: Dimethoate is an organophosphorus insecticide used to control a wide range of pests such as aphids, mealybugs, and thrips. It works by inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase in insects’ nervous systems, leading to paralysis and death.
It is commonly used in fruit and vegetable crops.
Common Name: Dimethoate IUPAC Name: O,O-dimethyl S-[2-(methylthio)-1,3,4-thiadiazol-5-yl] phosphorothioate CAS Number: 60-51-5 Molecular Formula: C5H12N2O2S2P
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