Methyl demeton

Description

A light yellow liquid formerly used as an Insecticide. Methyl demeton works as a cholinesterase inhibitor. It was first developed in 1955 and patented to Bayer in 1959.

Synonyms and Related Terms

methyl mercaptophos; methyl systox; O,O-dimethyl-O-(2-ethylthio)ethyl phosphorothioate

Risks

• Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption.
• EChemi: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in organic solvents. Slightly soluble in water.

Composition	C6H15O3PS2
CAS	8022-00-2
Molecular Weight	mol. wt. = 230.29