Chemical Properties
Off-white solid.Slightly
soluble in water and organic solvents.
Uses
Insecticide; acaricide.
Definition
ChEBI: Menazon is a member of triazines.
Production Methods
Menazon is commercially synthesised by reacting 4,6-diamino-1,3,5-triazine with formaldehyde and O,O-dimethyl dithiophosphoric acid. The production process begins with 4,6-diamino-1,3,5-triazine (a triazine ring with two amino groups), which is condensed with formaldehyde to introduce a methylene bridge. This intermediate is then reacted with O,O-dimethyl dithiophosphoric acid or its chloride derivative to form the final compound.
Hazard
Highly toxic, cholinesterase inhibitor.
Mechanism of action
Systemic. Acetylcholinesterase (AchE) inhibitor.
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by ingestion andpossibly other routes. Mutation data reported. Whenheated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes ofNOx, POx, and SOx.
Pesticide Type
Insecticide
