CAS 62610-77-9: trans-Methacrifos

Methacrifos is a carbamate insecticide that is used to control pests such as mites and beetles. Methacrifos inhibits acetylcholinesterase, which leads to the accumulation of acetylcholine at nerve endings and results in paralysis. The chemical structure of methacrifos consists of a phenoxy group, an ethylene diamine, a methyl group, and a nitro group. Acetylcholinesterase inhibition by methacrifos has been shown to be reversible. This insecticide can also cause cross-reactivity with other organophosphates when used for sample preparation or for nitro reactions.

Applications trans-Methacrifos is used as a pesticide used to protect crops and vegetation. Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package References Tigar, B. et al.: Pest. Sci., 25, 175 (1989);