Cyanophos
Action/Use:
- Insecticide
Use:
For Lepidopterous larvae on apples, vegetables; grain protectant.
Identification
Common Name(s): Cyanophos (ISO, BSI); ; CYAP (JMAF)
Chemistry
Properties: Clear amber liquid. Melting point 14-15°C. Miscible in alcohols, benzene, chloroform, ketones, toluene, xylene.
Mode of Action / Resistance Management
Chemical Group: Organophosphate
Mode of Action: Acetylcholine esterase inhibitor
Action Group: IRAC Group 1
Environmental Guidelines
Water Solubility: 46 mg/l at 30° C
Safety Guidelines
Signal Word: CAUTION
Toxicity Class: III
Toxicity: (Rat): Oral LD50 610 mg/kg (female); 580 mg/kg (male)
Suppliers and Branded Products
Basic Producers:
Fertiagro Pte. Ltd. (Fertnox*)
Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. (Cyanox*)
