Dimethoate

• CAT Number: R053308
• CAS Number: 60-51-5
• Molecular Formula: C5H12NO3PS2
• Molecular Weight: 229.26
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-dimethoxyphosphinothioylsulfanyl-N-methylacetamide
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H12NO3PS2/c1-6-5(7)4-12-10(11,8-2)9-3/h4H2,1-3H3,(H,6,7)
• InChIKey: MCWXGJITAZMZEV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CNC(=O)CSP(=S)(OC)OC

Dimethoate（Cat No.:R053308）is a systemic organophosphate insecticide and acaricide widely used in agriculture to control a broad range of sucking and chewing pests. It acts by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase, leading to the accumulation of acetylcholine at nerve synapses and causing paralysis and death in target insects. Absorbed through leaves and roots, dimethoate provides both contact and systemic protection, making it effective in crops like citrus, vegetables, and cereals. In research, it is studied for its toxicological profile, environmental persistence, and mechanisms of pesticide resistance in agricultural pests.