Terbucarb acts as a pesticide.
ChEBI: Terbucarb is an alkylbenzene.
The commercial production of terbucarb typically involves the reaction of 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol with methyl isocyanate. This synthesis is carried out in an organic solvent such as benzene, often in the presence of a base like potassium tert-butoxide to facilitate the nucleophilic substitution. The phenolic hydroxyl group reacts with methyl isocyanate to form the N-methylcarbamate ester, resulting in terbucarb.
Low toxicity by ingestion and skin contact.
Semi-systemic. Acetylcholinesterase (AchE) inhibitor.
