CAS · 153719-23-4
Product Overview
Thiamethoxam is a high-purity insecticides supplied for industrial and specialty chemical applications. Contact our team for specifications, packaging options and lead times.
Product Specifications
| Appearance: | Off-white powder |
|---|---|
| Purity: | 97.0% min |
| Water: | 0.5% max |
| Insoluble matter in DMF: | 0.5% max |
| pH: | 6–9 |
Applications
1. Agricultural Insecticide
Crop protection: Used on crops like rice, corn, wheat, soybeans, cotton, sugar beet, and potatoes.
Effective against:
Aphids
Whiteflies
Thrips
Leafhoppers
Mealybugs
Beetles
Offers both contact and systemic action, moving through the plant to protect new growth.
2. Seed Treatment
Applied as a seed dressing to protect seedlings during early development.
Offers long-lasting control with minimal impact on beneficial insects when used properly.
3. Horticulture and Turf
Used for pest control in ornamentals, turfgrass, and greenhouse settings.
Controls soil-dwelling and foliar insects, providing both curative and preventive action.
Benefits
✅ High Efficacy at Low Doses
Requires small quantities to achieve significant pest mortality, contributing to cost-effectiveness and environmental safety when applied correctly.
✅ Systemic and Translaminar Activity
Absorbed by roots and leaves, it is translocated throughout the plant, protecting even new, untreated foliage.
✅ Fast Action
Causes feeding cessation within hours, reducing crop damage even before insect death.
✅ Long Residual Activity
Protects crops for extended periods, reducing the need for frequent applications.
✅ Compatibility
Compatible with integrated pest management (IPM) when properly timed.
Can be tank-mixed with other insecticides and fungicides for broader pest control.
Conclusion
Thiamethoxam (CAS 153719-23-4) is a versatile and powerful insecticide with systemic, contact, and translaminar modes of action. Widely used across various crops and regions, it provides effective, long-lasting protection against economically damaging pests. However, its use must be carefully managed to protect pollinators and maintain ecological balance.
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