Description

Temephos is a highly effective organophosphate larvicide specifically engineered for the control of mosquito and fly larvae in aquatic environments. Its primary value lies in its targeted action against public health pests, offering a critical tool for vector control programs worldwide. This product is essential for municipal authorities, public health organizations, and agricultural operations seeking to manage insect populations that threaten community health and livestock.

Application

• Public Health Vector Control: Primary application for controlling mosquito larvae (Anopheles, Culex, Aedes species) in stagnant water bodies, including ponds, ditches, and marshes to prevent the spread of diseases like malaria, dengue, and Zika virus.
• Agricultural Pest Management: Used in livestock farming areas to control fly larvae (e.g., houseflies, stable flies) breeding in manure and wet organic matter, improving animal welfare and farm hygiene.
• Municipal and Urban Management: Treatment of non-potable water sources such as sewage treatment ponds, stormwater catch basins, and ornamental water features to suppress insect breeding grounds.
• Aquaculture Protection: Application in controlled settings to protect fish farms from nuisance insect populations, following strict regulatory guidelines for aquatic safety.
• Residual Larvicide Programs: Formulated for slow-release applications in specific public health initiatives, providing extended protection in targeted habitats.

Basic Information

Product Name	Temephos
CAS No.	3383-96-8
Molecular Formula	C16H20O6P2S3
Molecular Weight	466.46 g/mol
Synonyms	Abate; Temefos; Swebate; Difos; AC 52160; O,O,O',O'-Tetramethyl O,O'-thiodi-p-phenylene bis(phosphorothioate); Phosphorothioic acid, O,O'-(thiodi-4,1-phenylene) O,O,O',O'-tetramethyl ester
EINECS	222-191-1

Quality Control

Our Temephos is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and efficacy. Quality assurance includes rigorous testing for active ingredient content, impurity profiles, and physical parameters to meet technical grade specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, residual solvents, and related substances is provided with each shipment to support your compliance and formulation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong alkalis and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep the container sealed when not in use to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to light tan crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	30°C - 31°C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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