Malathion: A Patented Organophosphate for Pest Management
20 January 2025, New Delhi: Malathion is a patented organophosphate insecticide used to control a variety of pests, including mosquitoes, flies, and lice. It works by inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, disrupting the nervous system of pests. Malathion is widely used in both agricultural and non-agricultural settings for pest control, including in public health programs to control mosquito populations.
Common Name: Malathion
IUPAC Name: S-(1,2-dicarbethoxyethyl) O,O-dimethyl phosphorodithioate
CAS Number: 121-75-5
Molecular Formula: C8H14O6PS2
Patent Number: US 2,697,147
Patent Expiry Date: 1970
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