Description

Methidathion is a potent organophosphate insecticide and acaricide, widely recognized for its broad-spectrum activity. Its primary value lies in its effective control of a wide range of sucking and chewing pests, including mites and aphids, in various agricultural systems. This product is essential for professional growers and formulators in the global agricultural industry seeking reliable crop protection solutions. Methidathion CAS NO 950-37-8 is a key tool in integrated pest management (IPM) programs.

Application

Methidathion is utilized across multiple agricultural and horticultural sectors for its contact and stomach action. Key application areas include:

• Field Crop Protection: Control of aphids, mites, and other pests in cotton, soybeans, and other broad-acre crops.
• Fruit and Nut Orchards: Management of scale insects, mites, and lepidopteran larvae in citrus, pome fruits, almonds, and walnuts.
• Vegetable Farming: Protection against a complex of pests in leafy greens, brassicas, and solanaceous crops.
• Public Health & Vector Control: Formulated for use in controlling insect vectors in specific non-crop areas, subject to local regulations.
• Industrial Pest Management: Used as an active ingredient in professional pest control products for stored product protection.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methidathion
CAS No.	950-37-8
Molecular Formula	C6H11N2O4PS3
Molecular Weight	302.33 g/mol
Synonyms	S-[(5-Methoxy-2-oxo-1,3,4-thiadiazol-3(2H)-yl)methyl] O,O-dimethyl phosphorodithioate; GS 13005; Ultracide; Supracide; DMTP; S-2,3-Dihydro-5-methoxy-2-oxo-1,3,4-thiadiazol-3-ylmethyl O,O-dimethyl phosphorodithioate
EINECS	213-449-4

Quality Control

Our Methidathion is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and efficacy. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including advanced chromatographic methods, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, relevant impurities, and physical parameters is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with technical grade specifications and support your quality assurance protocols.

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. Maintain storage temperature between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
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.