Description

Isoxathion is a potent organophosphate insecticide and acaricide known for its broad-spectrum activity. It is a critical tool for protecting agricultural crops and stored commodities from a wide range of destructive pests. This product is essential for manufacturers of professional pest control formulations targeting global agricultural and horticultural markets.

Application

• Primary use as an active ingredient in agricultural insecticide and acaricide formulations.
• Control of sucking and chewing pests such as aphids, mites, and scales in fruit orchards and vegetable crops.
• Protection of stored grains and other commodities from insect infestation.
• Use in public health pest control programs for vector management.
• Incorporation into emulsifiable concentrates (EC), wettable powders (WP), and other professional-grade formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isoxathion
CAS No.	18854-01-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₆NO₄PS
Molecular Weight	313.31 g/mol
Synonyms	O,O-Diethyl O-(5-phenyl-3-isoxazolyl) phosphorothioate; Karphos; Karpos; E-48; ENT 27, 811; 3-Isoxazolyl diethyl phosphorothioate; 5-Phenyl-3-isoxazolyl diethyl phosphorothioate
EINECS	242-622-9

Quality Control

Our Isoxathion is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and efficacy. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling, to meet technical-grade specifications for agrochemical use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and relevant parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your formulation requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from strong bases and organic solvents. Keep container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination. Observe all local regulations for the storage of agrochemical active ingredients.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 92.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.