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Oxydemeton-methyl CAS[301-12-2] UN2902

= S-2-Ethylsulfinylethyl O,O-dimethyl phosphorothioate

Trade name

Oxydemeton-methyl (I, B): demeton-S-methyl sulfoxide, Metasystemox, Mesyston, Metasystox-R

Chemical formula

C6H15O4PS2

Purpose for use

Insecticide.

Toxicity

LD50 (oral): rat (male) 65 mg/kg, rat (female) 75 mg/kg.

Test organisms

Oligochaeta: Eisenia fetida (ref. ID; 6074)