demeton-S-methyl sulfoxide

demeton-S-methyl sulfoxide

[′dem·ə‚tän ¦es ′meth·əl səl′fäk‚sīd]

(organic chemistry)

C₆H₁₅O₄PS₂ A clear, amber liquid; limited solubility in water; used as an insecticide and miticide for pests of vegetable, fruit, and field crops, ornamental flowers, shrubs, and trees.

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