Monocrotophos is an organophosphate insecticide. It is acutely toxic to birds and humans. Being also a persistent organic pollutant, it has been banned in the U.S. and many other countries. ==Uses== Monocrotophos is principally used in agriculture, as a relatively cheap pesticide. However, it is also used frequently as a tool to commit suicide. Mo...
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Monocrotophos is an organophosphorus insecticide and acaricide which works systemically and on contact. It is extremely toxic to birds and is used as a bird poison. It is also very poisonous to mammals. It is used to control a variety of sucking, chewing and boring insects and spider mites on cotton, sugarcane, peanuts, ornamentals, and tobacco.
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<chemical> An organophosphate insecticide that inhibits monoamine oxidase and acetylcholinesterase. It has been shown to be genotoxic. ... Pharmacological action: cholinesterase inhibitor, insecticide, organophosphate, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, mutagens. ... Chemical name: Phosphoric acid, dimethyl 1-methyl-3-(methylamino)-3-oxo-1-propeny...
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