Status: ISO 1750 (published)
IUPAC: S,S′-(2-dimethylaminotrimethylene) bis(thiocarbamate)
CAS: 15263-53-3
Formula: C7H15N3O2S2
Activity: insecticides (nereistoxin analogue insecticides)
Notes: When this substance is used as a salt, its identity should be stated, for example cartap hydrochloride

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Cartap APPLICATIONS
Biochemistry Analogue or propesticide of the natural toxin nereistoxin. Nicotinergic acetylcholine blocker, causing paralysis by blocking cholinergic transmissions in the central nervous systems of insects. Mode of action Systemic insecticide with stomach and contact action. Insects discontinue feeding, and die of starvation.

Cartap ANALYSIS
Product analysis by colorimetry (CIPAC Handbook, 1988, D, 24). Residue analysis by glc or by polarography (K. Nishi et al., Anal. Methods Pestic. Plant Growth Regul., 1973, 7, 371).

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