Description

n-Desethyl-Pirimiphos-Methyl CAS NO 67018-59-1 is a key metabolite and analytical reference standard of the organophosphate insecticide pirimiphos-methyl. This compound is of significant importance for environmental monitoring, toxicological studies, and regulatory compliance in the agrochemical sector. It is primarily required by analytical laboratories, research institutions, and agrochemical manufacturers engaged in residue analysis, metabolism studies, and quality control of pesticide formulations.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a certified standard for the accurate quantification of pirimiphos-methyl and its metabolites in various matrices via HPLC, GC-MS, or LC-MS/MS.
• Environmental Monitoring: Critical for testing soil, water, and crop samples to assess pesticide degradation pathways and environmental persistence.
• Metabolism and Pharmacokinetic Studies: Employed in research to understand the biotransformation and fate of pirimiphos-methyl in biological systems.
• Residue Analysis: Essential for compliance testing to ensure food safety and adherence to Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) set by global regulatory bodies.
• Toxicological Research: Serves as a key analyte in studies investigating the toxicity and ecological impact of organophosphate pesticides.
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC): Used by agrochemical producers to validate analytical methods and ensure the purity and consistency of technical-grade active ingredients.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Desethyl-Pirimiphos-Methyl
CAS No.	67018-59-1
Molecular Formula	C10H19N3O3PS
Molecular Weight	292.31 g/mol
Synonyms	O-[2-(Diethylamino)-6-methyl-4-pyrimidinyl] O,O-dimethyl phosphorothioate; Desethyl pirimiphos-methyl; Pirimiphos-methyl metabolite; 2-Diethylamino-6-methylpyrimidin-4-yl dimethyl phosphorothioate; Actellic metabolite; AC 901,856 (metabolite)
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Quality Control

Every batch of n-Desethyl-Pirimiphos-Methyl is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous identity confirmation, purity analysis, and stability testing to ensure they meet the exacting standards required for analytical and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing results from HPLC, NMR, and MS analyses, is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C under inert atmosphere for long-term stability. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (MS)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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