 Monocrotophos
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| Monocrotophos is an organophosphorus insecticide having contact and systmeic action. It also acts as an acaricide. Being broad spectrum in action. Monocrotophos is used against a wide range of sucking and chewing pests attacking Paddy, Sugarcan, Cotton, Chillies, Vegetables, Pulses, Coffee and Cardarmon. |
| PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS |
| Common Name : Monocrotophso 70% & 75% |
| Chemical Name : Dimethyl (E)-1-methyl1-2(methyl)vinyl phosphate |
| Empirical Formula : C7H14NO5P |
| Molecular Weight : 223.2 |
| Colour : Dark brown semi solid crystalline mass at 20°C |
| Melthing Point : 54 - 55°C |
| Boiling Point : 125°C/0.0005 mm Hg. |
| Solubility (20°C) : 1 Kg/Kg Water; 0.7 Kg/Kg Keraton; 1 Kg/Kg Methanol. |
| Stability : Decomposes at>38°C.Thermal run away reactions can occur at>55°C. Unstable in short chain alcohol. |
| Corrosiveness : Corrosive to black iron, drum steel stainless steel and brass. |
| Compatibility : Compatible with most of the commonly used insecticides except those alkaline in nature. |
Some Common Trade Names:: Nuvacron, Monostem, Azodrin, Hekron, Monocron, Monofos, Bilobran, Monocron, Merbex |