Common Name

diazinon

Chemical Name

2-[4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenoxy]cyclohexyl 2-propynyl sulfite(IUPAC); 2[4-(1,1-dimethyl-ethyl)phenoxy] cyclohexyl-2-propynyl ester(CAS)

Pesticide Category

Insecticide

CAS No

2312-35-8

Molecular Formula

C19H26O4S

Properties

Appearance: Dark brown liquid. Mild, solvent odour. Vapour Pressure: 0.006mPa(25°C) Solubility: Water - about 0.5 mg/kg 25°C. Miscible with organic solvents such as acetone, benzene,ethanol heptane and methanol.

Mode of Action

Non-systemic acaricide with predominantly contact action; some additional action by inhalation.

Characteristics and Uses

Controls mites on almonds, beans (dry), carrots (seed), Christmas trees, conifers, clover (seed), corn,cotton, grapefruit, grapes, hops, lemons, mint,nectarines,namentals, oranges, peanuts, potatoes, roses, sorghum (grain), sugar beets (seed), and walnuts. Postharvest use on sweet cherries, and citrus.Nonbearing use on apples, apricots, avocados, cherries, citrus,peaches,pears, plums, prunes, and strawberries.