Trichlorfon

Nomenclature

Common name:Trichlorfon (BSI (since 1984), E-ISO, (m) F-ISO); chlorophos (USSR);metriphonate (BAN); DEP (JMAF); trichlorphon* (BSI (before 1984)); dipterex*(former exception, Turkey)
IUPAC name: Dimethyl 2, 2,2-trichloro-1-hydroxyethylphosphonate
Chemical abstracts name: Dimethyl(2, 2, 2-trichloro-1-hydroxyethyl)phosphonate
Other names: Metrifonate
CAS RN: [52-68-6]
EEC no.: 200-149-3

Applications

Biochemistry: It is a cholinesterase inhibitor; activity may be due to in vivoconversion to dichlorvos (q.v.).
Mode of action: It is a non-systemicinsecticide with contact and stomach action.
Uses: Trichlorfon is used as an insecticidal control inagriculture, horticulture, forestry, food storage, gardening, households, andanimal husbandry. In particular, control of Diptera, Lepidoptera, Hymenoptera,Hemiptera, and Coleoptera on many crops. For agricultural uses, it is appliedat 300-1200 g/ha. Trichlorfonis also used to control household pests such as flies, cockroaches, fleas, bedbugs, silverfish, ants, etc.; as a fly bait in farm buildings and animalhouses; and for the control of ectoparasites on domestic animals.
Formulation types: DP; GB; GR; PO;SC; SL; SP; UL; WP; coating agent.

Eastchem is an experienced trichlorfon manufacturer and supplier based in China. Apartfrom insecticide, we also provide fungicides and herbicides such astebuconazole, propiconazole, glyphosate, paraquat and dicamba.