| Bioactivity | Dimethoate is an effective systemic insecticide for use on plants, has shown promise as a chemotherapeutic agent for control of cattle grubs and certain other insect pests of farm animals, and has high contact toxicity to house-flies and many other insects[1]. |
| Name | Dimethoate |
| CAS | 60-51-5 |
| Formula | C5H12NO3PS2 |
| Molar Mass | 229.26 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, stored under nitrogen *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen) |
| Reference | [1]. CASIDA JE, et al. Toxic hazard from formulating the insecticide dimethoate in methyl 'Cellosolve'. Nature. 1961;189:507-508. |