Pirimicarb is a colorless solid that is
moderately soluble in water, acetone, ethanol, xylene, and
chloroform.
Pirimicarb is produced by reaction of 2-dimethylamino-
5,6-dimethyl-4-pyrimidone with dimethylcarbamic acid
chloride in the presence of a base or phosgene and dimethylamine.
Pirimicarb is a systemic, selective aphicide used
largely on grain crops, but also on ornamentals, cotton,
fruit, and in greenhouses.
