Methomyl
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Methomyl[1]
IUPAC name	N-Methylcarbamic acid [1-(methylthio)ethylideneamino] ester
Other names	Lannate, Mesomile, Methomex, Nudrin
Identifiers
CAS number	[16752-77-5]
PubChem	5353758
SMILES	CC(=NOC(=O)NC)SC
Properties
Molecular formula	C5H10N2O2S
Molar mass	162.20
Appearance	Crystals
Density	1.2946 g/cm3
Melting point	78-79 °C
Solubility in water	58 g/L
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Methomyl is a carbamate insecticide. It was introduced in 1966, but its use is restricted because of its high toxicity to humans.^[2] Its current primary use is on alfalfa for forage.^[3]

References

1. ^ Merck Index, 11th Edition, 5905
2. ^ Methomyl at Extension Toxicology Network
3. ^ Methomyl at PAN Pesticide Database