Methiocarb
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Methiocarb
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3,5-Dimethyl-4-(methylthio)phenyl methylcarbamate
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3,5-Dimethyl-4-(methylsulfanyl)phenyl N-methylcarbamate
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Other names
Mercaptodimethur
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 2032-65-7  |
| PubChem | 16248 |
| ChemSpider | 15417 |
| EC number | 217-991-2 |
| KEGG | C18651 |
| MeSH | Methiocarb |
| ChEBI | CHEBI:38508 |
| ChEMBL | CHEMBL1076495 |
| Beilstein Reference | 1881431 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 Image 2 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C11H15NO2S |
| Molar mass | 225.31 g mol−1 |
| Hazards | |
| Main hazards | Skin irritant, carcinogenic, neurotoxin |
 (verify) (what is:  / ?)Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
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Methiocarb is a chemical mainly used as a bird repellent, as a insecticide[1] and as molluscicide.[2] It is toxic to humans, not listed as a carcinogen,[3] is toxic to reproductive organs, and a potent neurotoxin.[3] Methiocarb can also cause acute toxicity in humans if anyone is exposed to it for long periods of time.[3] Methiocarb is also a known poison to water organisms.[3]
References
- ^ alanwood.net
- ^ Glen, D; Orsman, I (1986). "Comparison of molluscicides based on metaldehyde, methiocarb or aluminium sulphate". Crop Protection 5: 371. doi:10.1016/0261-2194(86)90067-0.
- ^ a b c d pesticideinfo.org
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