Mevinphos
Encyclopedia
Mevinphos is an organophosphate
insecticide
that acts as an acetylcholinesterase
inhibitor to control insects in a wide range of crops. It is most commonly used for the control of chewing and sucking insects, as well as spider mites.
with chloroacetoacetate.
Organophosphate
An organophosphate is the general name for esters of phosphoric acid. Phosphates are probably the most pervasive organophosphorus compounds. Many of the most important biochemicals are organophosphates, including DNA and RNA as well as many cofactors that are essential for life...
insecticide
Insecticide
An insecticide is a pesticide used against insects. They include ovicides and larvicides used against the eggs and larvae of insects respectively. Insecticides are used in agriculture, medicine, industry and the household. The use of insecticides is believed to be one of the major factors behind...
that acts as an acetylcholinesterase
Acetylcholinesterase
"Acetylcholinesterase, also known as AChE or acetylcholine acetylhydrolase, is an enzyme that degrades the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, producing choline and an acetate group. It is mainly found at neuromuscular junctions and cholinergic nervous system, where its activity serves to terminate...
inhibitor to control insects in a wide range of crops. It is most commonly used for the control of chewing and sucking insects, as well as spider mites.
Manufacture
Mevinphos is produced by the reaction of trimethyl phosphiteTrimethyl phosphite
Trimethylphosphite is an organophosphorus compound with the formula P3, often abbreviated P3. This colorless liquid is used as a ligand in organometallic chemistry and as a reagent in organic synthesis...
with chloroacetoacetate.