(E)-monocrotophos
Sign in to saveAlso known as Phosphoric acid, dimethyl (E)-1-methyl-3-(methylamino)-3-oxo-1-propenyl ester, 3-hydroxy-n-methylcrotonamide dimethylphosphate, Dimethyl (E)-3-hydroxy-N-methylcrotonamide, Dimethyl (E)-1-methyl-2-(methylcarbamoyl)vinyl phosphate, Monocron, Azodrin
Monocrotophos is an organophosphate insecticide. It is acutely toxic to birds and humans, so it has been banned in the U.S., the E.U., India and many other countries.
Research
1 papers- Urinary metabolomics reveals myo-inositol and (E)-Monocrotophos associate with prognosis in ACS comorbid with T2DM and preserved renal function.Scientific reports · 2025
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Encyclopedic overview
8 sectionsContents
- Uses
- Toxicity
- To wildlife
- Diabetogen
- Cardiotoxicity
- Acute effects
- References
- External links
Monocrotophos is an organophosphate insecticide. It is acutely toxic to birds and humans, so it has been banned in the U.S., the E.U., India and many other countries.
==Uses== Monocrotophos is principally used in agriculture, as a relatively cheap pesticide. However, it is also used frequently as a tool to commit suicide. It is used as a pesticide for cucumber.
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