Description

Methamidophos is a highly effective organophosphate insecticide and acaricide known for its potent systemic and contact action. This compound is critical for protecting a wide range of agricultural crops from destructive pests, ensuring yield security and quality. It is primarily utilized by the agrochemical industry for formulating crop protection products and by large-scale agricultural producers for integrated pest management programs.

Application

• Broad-Spectrum Insecticide: Control of sucking and chewing pests such as aphids, leafhoppers, thrips, and spider mites on various crops.
• Crop Protection: Used in the cultivation of cotton, rice, vegetables (e.g., tomatoes, potatoes), and fruit trees.
• Pest Management Formulations: A key active ingredient in the manufacture of emulsifiable concentrates (EC), soluble concentrates (SL), and other pesticide formulations.
• Systemic Action: Provides residual protection as it is absorbed and translocated within the plant tissue.
• Agricultural Research: Serves as a reference standard or analytical reagent in environmental and residue testing laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methamidophos
CAS No.	10265-92-6
Molecular Formula	C2H8NO2PS
Molecular Weight	141.13 g/mol
Synonyms	O,S-Dimethyl phosphoramidothioate; Monitor; Tamaron; Nitofol; Hamidop; MTD; Bayer 71628; Ortho 9006
EINECS	233-606-0

Quality Control

Our Methamidophos is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Every lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from strong bases and organic solvents. Due to its properties, it should be kept at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C) and separated from food and feedstuffs.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow crystalline solid or liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 92.0%
Water Content	≤ 0.5%
Acidity (as H2SO4)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.