Description

Profenofos is a highly effective organophosphorus insecticide and acaricide known for its broad-spectrum activity and contact action. It is a critical tool for agricultural professionals seeking reliable crop protection against a wide range of pests. This product is essential for the cultivation of key crops such as cotton, vegetables, and fruits, where it helps ensure yield and quality by controlling resistant insect populations.

Application

• Cotton Crop Protection: Primary use for controlling bollworms, aphids, and whiteflies in cotton fields.
• Vegetable Farming: Effective against lepidopteran larvae and sucking pests on crops like tomatoes, potatoes, and peppers.
• Fruit Orchards: Used in integrated pest management (IPM) programs for citrus and other fruit trees.
• Resistance Management: A valuable rotational insecticide to manage pest resistance to pyrethroids and other chemical classes.
• Formulation Ingredient: Serves as a key active ingredient in the manufacture of emulsifiable concentrate (EC) and other pesticide formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Profenofos
CAS No.	41198-08-7
Molecular Formula	C11H15BrClO3PS
Molecular Weight	373.63 g/mol
Synonyms	O-(4-Bromo-2-chlorophenyl) O-ethyl S-propyl phosphorothioate; Polycron; Curacron; Selectron; Profenophos; CGA 15324; S-4115
EINECS	255-255-2

Quality Control

Our Profenofos is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and efficacy. The product undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and residue screening. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with FAO and other relevant agricultural chemical specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from strong alkalis and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale yellow to amber liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 92.0%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 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.