Bioactivity | Pirimiphos-methyl is a rapid-acting organophosphorus insecticide and acaricide, causing inhibition of AChE in target organisms. Pirimiphos-methyl is often used for prevention and control of beetles, snout beetles, moths and Ephestia cautella during storage of agricultural grains[1][2][3]. |
Name | Pirimiphos-methyl |
CAS | 29232-93-7 |
Formula | C11H20N3O3PS |
Molar Mass | 305.33 |
Appearance | Liquid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light) |
Reference | [1]. Shizhuang Weng, et al. Detection of Pirimiphos-Methyl in Wheat Using Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy and Chemometric Methods. Molecules. 2019 Apr 30;24(9):1691. [2]. Pål A Olsvik, et al. In Vitro Toxicity of Pirimiphos-Methyl in Atlantic Salmon Hepatocytes. Toxicol In Vitro. 2017 Mar;39:1-14. [3]. Esther Borrás, et al. Atmospheric Degradation of the Organothiophosphate Insecticide - Pirimiphos-methyl. Sci Total Environ. 2017 Feb 1;579:1-9. |