| Description | Thiamethoxam ((E)-thiamethoxam) is an insecticide of broad-spectrum neonicotinoids. |
| In vitro | Among the different treatments, The mean half-life of thiamethoxam was 3.7 days in the water column with concentrations of <0.8 μg/L in the majority of mesocosms [1]. |
| In vivo | Thiamethoxam does harm honey bee visual learning and increases abnormal behaviors [2]. |
| Synonyms | 噻虫嗪, Actara 25WG, Adage 5FS, (E)-thiamethoxam |
| molecular weight | 291.71 |
| Molecular formula | C8H10ClN5O3S |
| CAS | 153719-23-4 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: 45 mg/mL (154.26 mM), Sonication is recommended. |
| References | 1. Lobson C, et al. Fate of thiamethoxam in mesocosms and response of the zooplankton community. Sci Total Environ. 2018 Oct 1;637-638:1150-1157. 2. Ludicke JC, et al. Thiamethoxam impairs honey bee visual learning, alters decision times, and increases abnormal behaviors. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 2020 Apr 15;193:110367. |