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(E)-monocrotophos

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Also 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.

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  • Uses
  • Toxicity
  • To wildlife
  • Diabetogen
  • Cardiotoxicity
  • Acute effects
  • References
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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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