Isoprocarb

Описание

Isoprocarb, o-cumenyl methylcarbamate (IUPAC), consists of colorless crystals, which are sparingly soluble in water and are readily soluble in acetone and methanol. Isoprocarb is produced by reaction of 2-isopropylphenol with methylisocyanate. Isoprocarb is used for control of rice, cacao, sugarcane, and vegetable pests.

Химические свойства

Isoprocarb is a carbamate insecticide. It is a colourless crystalline substance, sparingly soluble in water (0.265g/l) and readily soluble in acetone(400g/l) and methanol (125g/l). It is hydrolysed in alkaline media.
The insecticide,with contact and stomach action, effectively controls leafhoppers,plant hoppers and aphids on a variety of crops like rice, cocoa, sugarcane and vegetables. Its residual activity gives effective pest control. It acts by inhibiting cholinesterase.

Использование

Isoprocarb is a non-systematic carbamate insecticide. Isoprocarb functions by reversibly inactivating the enzyme acetylcholinesterase in insects.

Профиль безопасности

Poison by ingestion, intravenous, and intraperitoneal routes. Moderately toxic by skin contact. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx. See also CARBAMATES. Used for controlling leafhoppers, planthoppers, and bugs in rice and cacao.