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Methiocarb

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Methiocarb
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
3,5-Dimethyl-4-(methylthio)phenyl methylcarbamate
Systematic IUPAC name
3,5-Dimethyl-4-(methylsulfanyl)phenyl N-methylcarbamate
Other names
Mercaptodimethur
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
1881431
ChEBI
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.016.357 Edit this at Wikidata
EC Number
  • 217-991-2
KEGG
MeSH Methiocarb
  • InChI=1S/C11H15NO2S/c1-7-5-9(14-11(13)12-3)6-8(2)10(7)15-4/h5-6H,1-4H3,(H,12,13) checkY
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  • O=C(Oc1cc(c(SC)c(c1)C)C)NC
  • O=C(Oc1cc(c(SC)c(c1)C)C)NC
Properties
C11H15NO2S
Molar mass 225.31 g·mol−1
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards
Skin irritant, carcinogenic, neurotoxin
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Methiocarb is a chemical mainly used as a bird repellent, as a insecticide[1] and as molluscicide.[2] It is toxic to humans, not listed as a carcinogen,[3] is toxic to reproductive organs, and a potent neurotoxin.[3] Methiocarb can also cause acute toxicity in humans if anyone is exposed to it for long periods of time.[3] Methiocarb is also a known poison to water organisms.[3]

References

  1. ^ http://www.alanwood.net/pesticides/methiocarb.html
  2. ^ Glen, D; Orsman, I (1986). "Comparison of molluscicides based on metaldehyde, methiocarb or aluminium sulphate". Crop Protection. 5: 371. doi:10.1016/0261-2194(86)90067-0.
  3. ^ a b c d http://pesticideinfo.org/Detail_Chemical.jsp?Rec_Id=PC35108