Phoxim
Common name: Phoxim
CAS No.: 14816-18-3
Specification: 90%TC, 400EC
Molecular formula: C12H15N2O3PS
Structural formula:
Mode of action:
Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor. Non-systemic with contact and stomach action. It has the characteristics of high efficiency, low toxicity, broad spectrum, long insecticidal and residual period, and has strong touch killing and gastric toxicity effect on insects.
Uses:
Description: An insecticide and acaricide used to control stored-product pests such as ants and some soil insects. Also used as a disinfectant.
Example pests controlled: Locusts; Lepidopterous larvae; Caterpillars.
Example applications: Potatoes; Cotton; Maize; Sugarbeets.