Primidophos is an organophosphorus insecticide used to control a variety of insect pests in agricultural crops. It acts primarily as an acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor, disrupting nerve signal transmission by preventing the breakdown of acetylcholine at synapses. This leads to the overstimulation of the nervous system in target insects, resulting in paralysis and death. Due to its mode of action, it is effective against a broad spectrum of chewing and sucking pests but must be used with caution due to potential toxicity to non-target organisms.
MedKoo Cat#: 146305
Name: Primidophos
CAS#: 39247-96-6
Chemical Formula: C13H22N3O4PS
Exact Mass: 347.1069
Molecular Weight: 347.37
Elemental Analysis: C, 44.95; H, 6.38; N, 12.10; O, 18.42; P, 8.92; S, 9.23
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 347.37 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 1.15 mL | 5.76 mL | 11.51 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.23 mL | 1.15 mL | 2.3 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.58 mL | 1.15 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.02 mL | 0.12 mL | 0.23 mL |
