Name
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· Methiocarb
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Other Name
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Mercaptodimethur
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Synonyms
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Metmercapturon, Mesurol
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Structure
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CAS
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2032-65-7
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Molecular Formula
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C11H15NO2S
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Molecular Weight
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225.33
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Density
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1.1838
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Melting point
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119°C
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Appearance
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White crystalline powder
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Content of Tech.
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95%
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Formulation
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80%WP,50%WP,50%FS, 0.5%G
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Usage:
1. Used as an immobilizing agent for birds.
2. Used as acaricide and molluscicide, Biochemistry Cholinesterase inhibitor. Mode of action Molluscicide with neurotoxic action. Non-systemic insecticide and acaricide with contact and stomach action. Uses Control of slugs and snails in a wide range of agricultural situations. Broad-range control of Lepidoptera, Coleoptera, Diptera, Thysanoptera and Homoptera (including soil insects), and spider mites in pome fruit, stone fruit, citrus fruit, strawberries, hops, potatoes, beet, maize, oilseed rape, vegetables, and ornamentals. Used as seed treatment for control of frit flies on maize, flea beetles on oilseed rape, and leaf miners on beet; and also acts as a bird repellent. Phytotoxicity May lead to fruit thinning on apple trees, if applied earlier than four weeks after petal fall. Formulation types DP; GB; RB; SC; WP; Seed treatment.