Malathion: An Organophosphate for Pest Control

20 January 2025, New Delhi: Malathion is an organophosphate insecticide effective against a variety of pests, including mosquitoes, flies, and lice. It works by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase activity in insects’ nervous systems.

This pesticide is commonly used in both agricultural and household pest control.

Common Name: Malathion
IUPAC Name: O,O-dimethyl S-[1,2-dicarbethoxy-2-(ethoxycarbonyl)ethyl] phosphorodithioate
CAS Number: 121-75-5
Molecular Formula: C10H19O6PS2

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