Methylarsonic acid(Cat No.:M067821), abbreviated as MAA, is an organoarsenic compound with the chemical formula CH5AsO3. It is a derivative of arsenic acid, where a methyl group (-CH3) replaces one of the hydrogen atoms. MAA is primarily used in the production of agricultural pesticides, particularly in the synthesis of herbicides and insecticides. It acts as a precursor to more complex arsenic pesticides, contributing to their efficacy in controlling pests and weeds.
Catalog Number | M067821 |
CAS Number | 124-58-3 |
Molecular Formula | CH3AsO(OH)2 |
Purity | 95% |
Storage | -20°C |
IUPAC Name | methylarsonic acid |
InChI | InChI=1S/CH5AsO3/c1-2(3,4)5/h1H3,(H2,3,4,5) |
InChIKey | QYPPRTNMGCREIM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
SMILES | C[As](=O)(O)O |